SF248 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Knowing euthanasia prohibition of pet or companion animals with nonanesthetic gas at certain facilities

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This legislative bill, SF No 248, proposes making it illegal to euthanize pets or companion animals using non-anesthetic gases, such as carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide, in various animal facilities like shelters, humane societies, and animal control facilities in Minnesota. If passed, violating this rule would be considered a misdemeanor crime. This bill aims to ensure that when necessary, the euthanasia of pets and companion animals is conducted in a more humane way.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 15, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 15, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development