Animals: exotic; breeding license requirements; modify. Amends sec. 22a of 2000 PA 274 (MCL 287.1122a).

Michigan House Bill 5092, signed into law on December 1, 2025, amends Section 22a of 2000 PA 274 (MCL 287.1122a) to modify breeding license requirements for large carnivores. The law mandates that businesses displaying large carnivores to the public for education or exhibition must maintain a valid federal animal exhibition license (Class C) in good standing for five years. It prohibits direct public contact with these animals and restricts sales to other qualified licensees meeting the same requirements. These changes took immediate effect upon the Governor's approval on November 18, 2025. ([myreptracker.com](https://www.myreptracker.com/michigan/bills/mi-2025-2026-regular-session-hb-5092?utm_source=openai))

The bill received broad bipartisan support, passing the House with 104 votes in favor and 2 against, and the Senate with 33 votes in favor and 3 against. The swift passage and immediate effect upon signing suggest strong consensus on the importance of regulating large carnivore breeding and public interaction. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/votes/HB5092/2025?utm_source=openai))

While the bill passed with overwhelming support, the lack of detailed media coverage makes it challenging to assess any public opposition or concerns regarding the new regulations.