September 5, 2018, Introduced by Rep. LaFave and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
A bill to prohibit a local unit of government from enacting or
enforcing an ordinance or rule that regulates a dog or service
animal based on the breed, perceived breed, or a physical
characteristic of a breed; and to provide for the powers and duties
of certain local governmental entities.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 1. (1) A local unit of government shall not enact or
enforce an ordinance or rule that regulates a dog or service animal
based on the breed, perceived breed, or a physical characteristic
of a breed.
(2) This act does not prohibit a local unit of government from
enacting an ordinance or rule that places restrictions or imposes
additional requirements on dogs or dog owners.
(3) As used in this act:
(a) "Dog" means a domestic dog of any age of the species Canis
familiaris.
(b) "Local unit of government" means a county, city, village,
or township.
(c) "Service animal" means all of the following:
(i) That term as defined in 28 CFR 36.104.
(ii) A miniature horse that has been individually trained to
do work or perform tasks as described in 28 CFR 36.104 for the
benefit of a person with a disability.
Enacting section 1. This act takes effect 90 days after the
date it is enacted into law.