Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6398: State: symbol; shelter pets; designate as the official state pet. Creates new act.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 6398 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on September 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State: symbol; shelter pets; designate as the official state pet. Creates new act. Primary sponsor: Matt Bierlein (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 29, 2026): bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Bierlein | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Kelly Breen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Tim Kelly | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Tom Kunse | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Penelope Tsernoglou | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“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 09/24/2026
- referred to Committee on Government Operations
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Matthew Bierlein