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Michigan
Updates about legal issues facing animals in the state
The Animal Legal Defense Fund works at the federal, state and local levels to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals.
Animal Protection Laws Ranking
Each year, the Animal Legal Defense Fund publishes its U.S. State Animal Protection Laws Rankings Report. Each state is ranked based on 20 different categories of animal protection.
Michigan
Overall Rank: #16 (Middle Tier)
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Animal Protection Laws of Michigan
The Animal Protection Laws of Michigan compendium contains the general animal protection and related statutes for Michigan with an effective date on or before September 1, 2023.
Legislative Session
Active Legislation
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Cat Declawing Ban (Michigan)
Active Cases
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Michigan Dogfighting Bust
Take Action
Take action now to help animals in your state.
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Stop Ag-Gag Laws
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No More Puppy Mills
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Passing Local Legislation: Retail Pet Sale Ban
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Passing Local Legislation: Prohibiting Animals in Circuses and Traveling Shows
Recent Victories
Animal Legal Defense Fund 2023 State Animal Protection Laws Ranking Report
See the best and worst states for animal protection laws