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This bill amends Michigan's Public Health Code to prohibit public bodies from conducting research, testing, or training activities on dogs that cause pain or distress. The bill defines key terms such as "dog" (a domestic dog of any age), "experimental purpose" (research, testing, or training related to treating human or animal diseases), and "public body" (including state and local government entities). The legislation specifically prohibits using dogs in experimental contexts that would be reportable to the USDA, could cause death, injury, fear, or trauma, or involve invasive procedures like surgery or experimental drug administration. However, the bill provides exceptions for veterinary training, clinical research with owner consent, and routine veterinary procedures like spaying or neutering. Public bodies found in violation would be subject to civil fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per dog and per day of violation. The bill also requires the department to establish standards and rules for implementing these restrictions and repeals some existing sections of the Public Health Code. Notably, the bill may be known as "Queenie's law," suggesting it was potentially inspired by a specific incident or case involving animal research.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0127