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SF1029 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Board of Animal Health commercial dog and cat breeder data collection classification modification and kennel and dealer advertising requirements modifications

Related bill: HF1296

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill proposes changes regarding the management and regulation of commercial dog and cat breeders in Minnesota. It specifically aims to:

  1. Modify how data related to commercial breeders is classified and handled. Such information, including the names and addresses of breeders and the location of breeding premises, will generally be considered private or nonpublic. However, this data can be disclosed if it aids in law enforcement or the protection of public or animal health and safety.

  2. Adjust advertising requirements for licensed breeders. All advertisements must now include the breeder's current license number or a link to a website displaying this number.

  3. Implement stricter regulations on kennel and dealer inspections and public transparency. The Board of Animal Health must inspect each licensed facility annually and share inspection and enforcement records publicly. The Board will also post online lists of licensed kennels, dealers, and breeders, including those whose licenses have been suspended, denied, or revoked.

  4. Introduce guidelines on public access and notice requirements for animal dealers, specifying how and when they should inform the public about their operations, including whether animals may be used for research.

Overall, the bill seeks to enhance oversight and transparency of commercial animal breeders and dealers to ensure better welfare standards for the animals and provide more information to the public.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 05, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
February 09, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toJudiciary and Public Safety
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toJudiciary and Public Safety
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toJudiciary and Public Safety

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New exceptions to data disclosure rules for Board of Animal Health."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Prior limitations on data disclosure."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill modifies data privacy classifications related to animal premises data under section 35.155.",
      "modified": [
        "Conditions under which animal premises data can be disclosed."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "35.155"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Additional authority for humane agents under specified conditions."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Section 343.01 is referred to for authority granted to humane agents.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on enforcement powers related to kennel inspections."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "343.01"
  }
]

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