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Michigan cage-free egg law: what it requires and when (2026)

Michigan has a cage-free housing mandate in the tracker. Its effective date is 2025-01-01; the requirement covers sales of caged eggs in the state, regardless of origin.

Cage-free law in effect

Effective date: 2025-01-01

Questions about Michigan's cage-free egg law

Is Michigan cage-free yet?

Michigan has a cage-free housing mandate in the tracker. Its effective date is 2025-01-01.

When does Michigan's cage-free law take effect?

2025-01-01

What does Michigan's law cover?

The requirement covers sales of caged eggs in the state, regardless of origin.

Source

https://aldf.org/article/michigan-becomes-latest-state-to-ban-eggs-from-caged-hens/

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