103rd Legislature (2025 to 2026) · House of Representatives 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 Last action March 26, 2025: bill electronically reproduced March 25, 2025

Official bill page and text: legislature.mi.gov

Sponsors 15

Prime sponsor

Stephanie Young

Cosponsors (14)

Betsy Coffia, Carol Glanville, Jasper Martus, Jennifer Conlin, Joseph Aragona, Kara Hope, Kelly Breen, Laurie Pohutsky, Matt Koleszar, Penelope Tsernoglou, Regina Weiss, Sharon MacDonell, Stephen Wooden, Tyrone Carter

Status

In committee as of March 26, 2025. The 103rd Legislature serves until the 104th convenes on January 13, 2027.

Referred to: House Judiciary (from the official referral record)

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 4

Date	Chamber	Action
March 26, 2025	House	bill electronically reproduced March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025	House	referred to Committee on Judiciary
March 25, 2025	House	read a first time
March 25, 2025	House	introduced by Representative Rep. Stephanie Young

Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated). Official record: legislature.mi.gov. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.