A Michigan bill could outlaw Pit bulls over the next 10 years.
LANSING -- Update: June 10th, 10:30 a.m.
According to The Denver Post, the Colorado city banned Pit Bulls in 2005. The ban was originally proposed in 1986 after a child was attacked by a dog. It took decades before the city council finally passed the law. Since then, many in the community have attemted to stop the ban.
Update: June 9th, 2:45 p.m.
NBC25 has just learned that House Regulatory Reform Committee, Rep. Hugh Crawford, has just stopped this measure for now.
Representative Crawford told NBC25 "As the Chairman of the Regulatory Reform Committee I do not plan on taking up this legislation at this time."
Are you glad that the ban was stopped, or do you think it would have protected people from attacks? Leave us your comments below.
A bill introduced in Lansing this week could ban Pit Bulls.
If passed, then the following would be enforced:
In the first year, Pit Bulls would be banned from entering the state.
In the first four years, all current Pit Bull owners would be forced to sterilize their pet.
Finally, after ten years of the law being place, then the so-called "dangerous dog" would be completely outlawed.
If a Pit Bull owner refused to follow the guidelines in time, then they could face up to 93 days in jail, $500 to $2,000 in fines, and community service.
The measure was introduced on June 7th by State Rep. Tim Bledsoe. You can read the full bill by clicking here.
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