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Bills to curb animal abuse advance in Lansing

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Legislation meant to crack down on animal abuse in Michigan is one step closer to becoming law.

A state House panel approved bills Thursday that would ban convicted animal abusers from adopting an animal for five years. The legislation would also give animal shelters free access to a state database they could use to run background checks.

State Rep. Harvey Santana, D-Detroit, is spearheading the effort in the House.

“It just says, for the state of Michigan, we are a leader in the nation when it comes to how we approach the humanity of dealing with animals,” said Santana.

The legislation now goes to the full state House.

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