A bill expanding the use of therapy dogs in Michigan courtrooms has been signed into law. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the bill Monday, records show. It’s expected to take effect in the coming months.
The House passed it in November 2024, the Senate gave it final approval Dec. 12 and it was sent to Whitmer’s desk Dec. 19. Currently, court therapy dogs are only available to victims 15 years and ...
12 and it was sent to Whitmer’s desk Dec. 19. Currently, court therapy dogs are only available to victims 15 years and younger, those with a developmental disability and vulnerable adults.