LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – One Michigan lawmaker is pushing back on the price of eggs.

State Senator Lana Theis (R-Brighton) introduced Senate Bill 28 would repeal the requirement that eggs sold in Michigan be cage free. That law went into effect on Dec. 31, 2024. It stems from a legislative package passed in 2019.

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“Egg prices have soared by 36.8% over the past year, with prices reaching a high of nearly $9 per dozen in certain areas. While the spread of bird flu is attributed as the primary driver of these record-high prices, there is no doubt that the added burden of cage-free mandates exacerbates the issue for Michigan consumers,” Theis said.

Cases of bird flu have been popping up in Michigan since 2022 in wildlife, domestic animals, fowl, and dairy cattle.

Theis said there’s no guarantee that her legislation will lower egg prices right away, she did promise to remove wat she called “one of the factors contributing to the financial strain on both farmers and families.”

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Sen. Theis continued, “By giving producers greater flexibility to choose systems that work best for their operations, we are empowering them to focus on rebuilding healthy flocks and stabilizing our state’s egg supply.”