Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6168: Animals: animal shelters; cross-references to 1969 PA 287 in dog law of 1919; update. Amends sec. 14a of 1919 PA 339 (MCL 287.274a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6167'26
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6168 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on July 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Animals: animal shelters; cross-references to 1969 PA 287 in dog law of 1919; update. Amends sec. 14a of 1919 PA 339 (MCL 287.274a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6167'26. Primary sponsor: Phil Skaggs (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 14, 2026): bill electronically reproduced 07/03/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Skaggs | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Erin Byrnes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Carol Glanville | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Jason Hoskins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Mike McFall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Denise Mentzer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
“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 07/03/2026
- referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Phil Skaggs