The bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by updating Chapter XVII, specifically section 16b, to include new felony classifications related to public safety and animal welfare. The amendments introduce several new offenses, such as aiming a directed energy beam at aircraft or trains, using unmanned aircraft to interfere with certain facilities, and various offenses related to animal fighting, including organizing, promoting, and attending animal fights. Additionally, the bill addresses animal neglect and cruelty, specifying penalties based on the number of animals involved and prior convictions.

The bill also modifies existing legal language regarding the killing or harming of law enforcement animals and search and rescue dogs, establishing new classifications for these offenses. Notably, it deletes certain provisions while inserting new ones to clarify the legal framework surrounding these crimes. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 4732 and will take effect 90 days after being enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 777.16