Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4300: Crimes: animals; appointment of a pro bono lawyer or law student to act as an animal advocate in animal cruelty and welfare cases; allow. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 50d.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4300 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on March 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes: animals; appointment of a pro bono lawyer or law student to act as an animal advocate in animal cruelty and welfare cases; allow. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 50d. Primary sponsor: Stephanie Young (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): bill electronically reproduced 03/25/2025.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Joe Aragona | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Kelly Breen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Tyrone Carter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Betsy Coffia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 103 |
| Jennifer Conlin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Carol Glanville | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Kara Hope | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Matt Koleszar | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Sharon MacDonell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Jaz Martus | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Laurie Pohutsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Penelope Tsernoglou | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Regina Weiss | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Stephen Wooden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
“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 03/25/2025
- referred to Committee on Judiciary
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Stephanie Young