Crimes: domestic violence; common household pets in certain shelter programs; provide for. Amends secs. 1 & 7 of 1978 PA 389 (MCL 400.1501 & 400.1507).

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This bill amends an existing act related to the prevention and treatment of domestic and sexual violence in Michigan. It adds "common household pets" to the definitions, meaning domesticated animals like dogs or cats kept for pleasure, not commercial purposes. The bill also expands the services that domestic violence shelter programs can offer to include supportive services for common household pets, such as shelter.

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