Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4131: Animals: care and treatment; definition of shelter for animals; modify. Amends sec. 50 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50).
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4131 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Animals: care and treatment; definition of shelter for animals; modify. Amends sec. 50 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50). Primary sponsor: Joe Aragona (Republican). It lists 29 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2025.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 25 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Aragona | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Joey Andrews | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Noah Arbit | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Brian BeGole | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Ken Borton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
| Julie Brixie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Erin Byrnes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Betsy Coffia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 103 |
| Jennifer Conlin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Emily Dievendorf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Alabas Farhat | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Alicia St. Germaine | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Kara Hope | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Gina Johnsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Matt Koleszar | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Tullio Liberati | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Matt Longjohn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Sharon MacDonell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Jaz Martus | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Mike McFall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Reggie Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Jason Morgan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Veronica Paiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Natalie Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Carrie Rheingans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Helena Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Regina Weiss | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Jimmie Wilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Stephen Wooden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Stephanie Young | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2025
- referred to Committee on Judiciary
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Joseph Aragona