Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5409: Crime victims: compensation; crime victim compensation for certain pet expenses; provide for. Amends sec. 11 of 1976 PA 223 (MCL 18.361).
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5409 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on December 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Crime victims: compensation; crime victim compensation for certain pet expenses; provide for. Amends sec. 11 of 1976 PA 223 (MCL 18.361). Primary sponsor: Penelope Tsernoglou (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 23, 2025): bill electronically reproduced 12/18/2025.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penelope Tsernoglou | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Joey Andrews | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Julie Brixie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Erin Byrnes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Emily Dievendorf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Kimberly Edwards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Matt Longjohn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Jaz Martus | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Mike McFall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Donavan McKinney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Jason Morgan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Veronica Paiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Tonya Phillips | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Natalie Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Carrie Rheingans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Dylan Wegela | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Regina Weiss | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| 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 12/18/2025
- referred to Committee on Judiciary
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou