This bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by updating Section 16b of Chapter XVII to include specific felonies related to public safety and animal welfare. The bill introduces new legal language that enumerates various offenses, such as aiming a directed energy beam at aircraft, using unmanned aircraft in a manner that interferes with certain facilities, and various forms of animal fighting and cruelty. The amendments also specify penalties for these offenses, categorizing them under public safety and public order classifications.

Additionally, the bill makes several deletions and insertions to clarify the legal definitions and penalties associated with animal-related crimes, including the killing or torturing of animals and the harm caused to law enforcement animals or search and rescue dogs. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 4732 and will take effect 90 days after it is enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 777.16