evidence_text: Tsernoglou Re-Introduces Bill Prohibiting Insurance Companies from Discriminating Against Certain Dog Breeds: LANSING, Mich., Feb. 24, 2026 — Today, state Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) announced the reintroduction of her legislation that prohibits insurance providers from inquiring about the breed of a dog that resides in an insured or potentially insured property. House Bill 5580 was filed last week and read into the record today. This legislation would protect consumers against potential discrimination towards dogs because of their pedigree or assumed pedigree based on physical appearance. Currently, many residential property insurance providers [...]