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AR HB1142

Bill

Status

Passed

2/23/2021

Primary Sponsor

Deann Vaught

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code Title 2, Chapter 32 to add Subchapter 6 establishing definitions and recognition of artificial insemination practices
  • Defines "artificial insemination" as the fertilization or attempted fertilization of a female animal's ova by implanting seminal fluid from a male animal in the female's genital tract
  • Defines "livestock" as cattle, bison, horses, sheep, goats, asses, mules, swine, domesticated rabbits, poultry, turkeys, or other domesticated animals raised primarily for human food consumption
  • Recognizes artificial insemination of livestock and animals as a routine animal husbandry practice under Arkansas law
  • Approved February 23, 2021

Legislative Description

To Recognize Artificial Insemination Of Livestock And Animals As A Routine Animal Husbandry Practice.

Last Action

Notification that HB1142 is now Act 131

2/23/2021

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development1/26/2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development1/12/2021

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