Starting Tuesday, all eggs sold in Michigan must be cage-free. This legislation, which was first passed in 2019, will likely lead to an increased cost for consumers. Though going into effect under Democrats,

In 2019, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II signed a revised Animal Industry Act including the Michigan Cage-Free Egg Law, requiring cage-free environments by Dec. 31, 2024. (Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was on a trade mission to Israel at the time.) A 2009 act called for larger cages by the end of 2019, but the new law prohibits cages.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A new Michigan law requiring stores to sell only cage-free eggs is now in effect.

Michigan is preparing for a new law requiring cage-free eggs by December 31, 2024, potentially raising prices.