Anatomy of a Pit Bull Ban. Local Preemption

Where: Michigan

Is this a new issue for the Michigan Legislature? No.

The legislation for 2020: HB 4035 (2020 | MI)

The goal: Prohibit cities from enacting dog breed specific bans

What have other states done to address dangerous dogs?

• 8 states prohibit any local breed-specific regulations
• 13 prohibit breed-specific classification of dogs as dangerous

Michigan Live | Pit bull ban debate reemerges in Michigan legislature