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

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows disclosure of data if it aids in law enforcement process."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the classification of data related to animal premises under section 13.643, subdivision 6.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified conditions under which data disclosure is permitted."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "13.643",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requires inclusion of current license number or link to website in advertising."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Modifies advertising requirements for sale of animals by licensed entities under section 347.36.",
      "modified": [
        "Former advertising requirements are updated to include online options."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "347.36",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specifies details to include in inspection report form."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amends inspection requirements for licensed facilities under section 347.58, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes frequency of inspections based on compliance history."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "347.58",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  }
]

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