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This legislation mandates the payment of restitution for the care and treatment of certain animals that have been forfeited. It also imposes penalties on individuals convicted of specific animal crimes regarding ownership of animals.
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SB 294 — Crimes: animals; restitution for care and treatment of certain forfeited animals; impose penalty on ownership of animal to person convicted of certain crimes against animal. Amends sec. 50b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50b).
Last action — 7/2/2026 - placed on third reading
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
0 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill addresses penalties and restitution concerning animals forfeited due to certain crimes.
This legislation mandates the payment of restitution for the care and treatment of certain animals that have been forfeited. It also imposes penalties on individuals convicted of specific animal crimes regarding ownership of animals.
Summary
Crimes: animals; restitution for care and treatment of certain forfeited animals; impose penalty on ownership of animal to person convicted of certain crimes against animal. Amends sec. 50b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50b).
Bill Text
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Read SB 294 on the official Michigan source →Action History
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7/2/2026 - placed on third reading
Sponsors
- Dale Zorn · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 22 voted No
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Dale Zorn
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 31 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 18% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (38)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Shirkey | — | Yea |
| Stamas | — | Yea |
| Bizon | — | Yea |
| LaSata | — | Yea |
| Bullock | — | Yea |
| Lucido | — | Yea |
| Outman | — | Yea |
| MacDonald | — | Yea |
| Zorn | — | Yea |
| MacGregor | — | Yea |
| Ananich | — | Nay |
| Hollier | — | Yea |
| Schmidt | — | Yea |
| Barrett | — | Yea |
| Horn | — | Yea |
| Dayna Polehanki | Democrat | Yea |
| Erika Geiss | Democrat | Nay |
| Jeff Irwin | Democrat | Nay |
| Jeremy Moss | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Nay |
| Mallory McMorrow | Democrat | Yea |
| Paul Wojno | Democrat | Nay |
| Rosemary Bayer | Democrat | Yea |
| Sean McCann | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Chang | Democrat | Nay |
| Sylvia Santana | Democrat | Nay |
| Winnie Brinks | Democrat | Yea |
| Aric Nesbitt | Republican | Yea |
| Curtis S VanderWall | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Lauwers | Republican | Yea |
| Edward McBroom | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Alexander | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Runestad | Republican | Yea |
| Jon Bumstead | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Daley | Republican | Yea |
| Lana Theis | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Victory | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 35 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 57 | 52 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 52% | 48% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (109)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn | — | Yea |
| Leutheuser | — | Yea |
| Schroeder | — | Yea |
| Sheppard | — | Yea |
| Allor | — | Yea |
| Griffin | — | Yea |
| Lilly | — | Yea |
| Lower | — | Yea |
| VanSingel | — | Yea |
| Berman | — | Yea |
| Hernandez | — | Yea |
| Marino | — | Yea |
| Vaupel | — | Yea |
| Brann | — | Yea |
| Wakeman | — | Yea |
| Calley | — | Yea |
| Hornberger | — | Yea |
| Chatfield | — | Yea |
| Howell | — | Yea |
| Cole | — | Yea |
| Wentworth | — | Yea |
| Crawford | — | Yea |
| Iden | — | Yea |
| OMalley | — | Yea |
| Whiteford | — | Yea |
| Eisen | — | Yea |
| Farrington | — | Yea |
| Kahle | — | Yea |
| Reilly | — | Yea |
| Yaroch | — | Yea |
| Filler | — | Yea |
| Ellison | — | Nay |
| Jones | — | Nay |
| Rabhi | — | Nay |
| Bolden | — | Nay |
| Garrett | — | Nay |
| Kennedy | — | Nay |
| Garza | — | Nay |
| Sabo | — | Nay |
| Byrd | — | Nay |
| Gay-Dagnogo | — | Nay |
| Kuppa | — | Nay |
| Shannon | — | Nay |
| Cambensy | — | Nay |
| Greig | — | Nay |
| LaGrand | — | Nay |
| Sneller | — | Nay |
| Guerra | — | Nay |
| Lasinski | — | Nay |
| Sowerby | — | Nay |
| Haadsma | — | Nay |
| Stone | — | Nay |
| Hammoud | — | Nay |
| Love | — | Nay |
| Manoogian | — | Nay |
| Warren | — | Nay |
| Chirkun | — | Nay |
| Whitsett | — | Nay |
| Clemente | — | Nay |
| Hood | — | Nay |
| Pagan | — | Nay |
| Wittenberg | — | Nay |
| Coleman | — | Nay |
| Peterson | — | Nay |
| Elder | — | Nay |
| Yancey | — | Nay |
| Afendoulis | — | Yea |
| Frederick | — | Yea |
| LaFave | — | Yea |
| Rendon | — | Yea |
| Angela Witwer | Democrat | Nay |
| Brenda Carter | Democrat | Nay |
| Cynthia Neeley | Democrat | Nay |
| Darrin Camilleri | Democrat | Nay |
| John Cherry | Democrat | Nay |
| Joseph Tate | Democrat | Nay |
| Julie Brixie | Democrat | Nay |
| Kara Hope | Democrat | Nay |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Nay |
| Laurie Pohutsky | Democrat | Nay |
| Matt Koleszar | Democrat | Nay |
| Reggie Miller | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Anthony | Democrat | Nay |
| Tullio Liberati Jr. | Democrat | Nay |
| Tyrone Carter | Democrat | Nay |
| Ann M. Bollin | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Paquette | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley Slagh | Republican | Yea |
| Douglas C Wozniak | Republican | Yea |
| Greg VanWoerkom | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Alexander | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Markkanen | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Bellino Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Luke Meerman | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Huizenga | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Hall | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Maddock | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Webber | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Hoitenga | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Hoadley | Republican | Nay |
| Mike Mueller | Republican | Yea |
| Pauline Wendzel | Republican | Yea |
| Phil Green | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Hauck | Republican | Yea |
| Ron Robinson | Republican | Nay |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Nay |
| Sarah Lightner | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas Albert | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 33 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 11% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (38)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Horn | — | Yea |
| Schmidt | — | Yea |
| Barrett | — | Yea |
| Shirkey | — | Yea |
| LaSata | — | Yea |
| Stamas | — | Yea |
| Bizon | — | Yea |
| Lucido | — | Yea |
| Outman | — | Yea |
| Bullock | — | Yea |
| MacDonald | — | Yea |
| MacGregor | — | Yea |
| Zorn | — | Yea |
| Hollier | — | Yea |
| Ananich | — | Nay |
| Dayna Polehanki | Democrat | Yea |
| Erika Geiss | Democrat | Nay |
| Jeff Irwin | Democrat | Nay |
| Jeremy Moss | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Nay |
| Mallory McMorrow | Democrat | Yea |
| Paul Wojno | Democrat | Yea |
| Rosemary Bayer | Democrat | Yea |
| Sean McCann | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Chang | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Sylvia Santana | Democrat | Yea |
| Winnie Brinks | Democrat | Yea |
| Aric Nesbitt | Republican | Yea |
| Curtis S VanderWall | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Lauwers | Republican | Yea |
| Edward McBroom | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Alexander | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Runestad | Republican | Yea |
| Jon Bumstead | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Daley | Republican | Yea |
| Lana Theis | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Victory | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 294 do?
- Crimes: animals; restitution for care and treatment of certain forfeited animals; impose penalty on ownership of animal to person convicted of certain crimes against animal. Amends sec. 50b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50b).
- Who sponsors SB 294?
- SB 294 is sponsored by Dale Zorn.
- What is the current status of SB 294?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB 294?
- Track SB 294 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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