Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB6398: State: symbol; shelter pets; designate as the official state pet. Creates new act.
Status: In committee, September 24, 2026
What the bill says
To designate the official pet of this state.
From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:
A bill to designate the official pet of this state. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1. The shelter pet is designated as the official pet of this state.
Sponsors
- Bierlein, Matt (R, 97) · primary sponsor
- Tsernoglou, Penelope (D, 75)
- Breen, Kelly (D, 21)
- Kunse, Tom (R, 100)
- Kelly, Tim (R, 93)
Latest actions
- : bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
- : referred to Committee on Government Operations
- : read a first time
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Matthew Bierlein
Subjects: Animals: animal shelters, State: symbol
Common questions
- What is HB6398?
- HB6398 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): State: symbol; shelter pets; designate as the official state pet. Creates new act.
- What does HB6398 do?
- In its own words: To designate the official pet of this state.
- What is the status of HB6398?
- In committee as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026 (September 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB6398?
- Bierlein, Matt (R, 97), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB6398?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6398
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