Go here for the text of this bill. The bill would make it illegal to own or possess non-human primates as pets. Violations could mean fines from $250-$1,000; jail time up to 93 days and 500 hours of community service. 

The bill exempts zoos, research labs, veterinarians, primate sanctuaries, law enforcement or those that are kept under a permit.

The bill has passed 2 committees and should be scheduled for a vote in the House of Representatives at any time.

Rep. Andrew Kandrevas is the primary sponsor of the bill. Find your MI representative here and write or call and urge him or her to vote YES on H.B. 5762.

Go here for information about why wild animals should not be kept as pets and other state laws that prohibit or restrict such ownership.