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Relating to bison and nondomesticated haired sheep being hunted or kept for hunting purposes when on a hunting preserve
Topics:Environment & natural resources
Same legislation: HF 134
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 27, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 24, 2025
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Bison and certain sheep kept for hunting on licensed preserves will no longer be considered livestock under certain state laws. This change means people running these preserves won't be held liable for violating animal husbandry rules if these animals cause injury or death to other livestock.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to bison and nondomesticated haired sheep being hunted or kept for hunting purposes when on a hunting preserve. The bill excludes bison and nondomesticated haired sheep being hunted or kept for hunting purposes when on a licensed hunting preserve from the definition of “livestock” in current law related to hunting preserves. The bill also excludes bison and nondomesticated haired sheep being hunted or kept for hunting purposes when on a licensed hunting preserve from laws relating to violations of customary animal husbandry practices when injuring or killing livestock.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 24, 2025. It hasn’t reported yet.
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Lobbying
1 for · 5 against · 4 undecided · Who →
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