HB 6398

State: symbol; shelter pets; designate as the official state pet. Creates new act.

In committee Last action September 29, 2026: bill electronically reproduced September 24, 2026

Official bill page and text: legislature.mi.gov

Sponsors 5

Prime sponsor: Matt Bierlein
Cosponsors (4): Kelly Breen, Penelope Tsernoglou, Tim Kelly, Tom Kunse

Status

In committee as of September 29, 2026. The 103rd Legislature serves until the 104th convenes on January 13, 2027.

Referred to: House Government Operations (from the official referral record)

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 4

Date	Chamber	Action
September 29, 2026	House	bill electronically reproduced September 24, 2026
September 24, 2026	House	referred to Committee on Government Operations
September 24, 2026	House	read a first time
September 24, 2026	House	introduced by Representative Rep. Matthew Bierlein

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