This bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by updating Chapter XVII, specifically section 16b, to include new felonies related to public safety and animal welfare. The bill introduces several new offenses, such as aiming a directed energy beam at aircraft or trains, using unmanned aircraft to interfere 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 modifies existing legal language regarding the killing or harming of law enforcement animals and search and rescue dogs, replacing previous sections with updated provisions that reflect the seriousness of these offenses. The bill stipulates that it will take effect 90 days after being enacted into law, but only if House Bill No. 4732 is also enacted.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 777.16