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MI HB5410
MI HB5410Crimes: domestic violence; common household pets in certain shelter programs; provide for. Amends secs. 1 & 7 of 1978 PA 389 (MCL 400.1501 & 400.1507).
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Introduced
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
In Committee
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1978 PA 389, entitled"An act to provide for the prevention and treatment of domestic and sexual violence; to develop and establish policies, procedures, and standards for providing domestic and sexual violence assistance programs and services; to declare the powers and duties of the Michigan domestic and sexual violence prevention and treatment board; to establish a domestic violence prevention and treatment fund and provide for its use; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe immunities and liabilities of certain persons and officials; and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act,"by amending sections 1 and 7 (MCL 400.1501 and 400.1507), section 1 as amended by 2023 PA 182.
AI Summary
This bill amends an existing Michigan law concerning domestic violence prevention and treatment by adding a definition for "common household pets" and including provisions for sheltering these pets alongside domestic violence victims. The bill expands the definition of terms like "family or household member" and "dating relationship" and updates references to government agencies. Specifically, the bill now allows shelter programs for domestic violence victims to provide supportive services for pets, which can include providing shelter for animals like dogs and cats. This addition recognizes that victims of domestic violence may be hesitant to leave abusive situations if they cannot ensure the safety of their pets. The bill also makes minor technical updates to language and legal references, such as updating the citation for mental health code sections. The changes aim to provide more comprehensive support for domestic violence survivors by addressing potential barriers to seeking help, including concerns about the welfare of their pets during a crisis.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (19)
Kimberly Edwards (D)*,
Joey Andrews (D),
Julie Brixie (D),
Erin Byrnes (D),
Betsy Coffia (D),
Emily Dievendorf (D),
Matt Longjohn (D),
Jaz Martus (D),
Mike McFall (D),
Donavan McKinney (D),
Jason Morgan (D),
Tonya Myers Phillips (D),
Veronica Paiz (D),
Natalie Price (D),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
Penelope Tsernoglou (D),
Dylan Wegela (D),
Regina Weiss (D),
Stephanie Young (D),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/18/2025 (on 12/23/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5410 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-5410.htm |
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