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AZ SB1321

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Theresa Hatathlie

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits municipalities and counties from banning residents of single-family detached residences on one-half acre or less from keeping domestic chickens in their backyards.
  • Allows local governments to restrict fowl to a maximum of 6 birds, prohibit roosters, and require enclosures in rear or side yards at least 15 feet from neighboring properties with maximum dimensions of 200 square feet and 8 feet height.
  • Requires enclosure maintenance with manure removal or composting at least twice weekly, insect-proof manure storage, adequate water drainage, and insect-proof/rodent-proof feed storage.
  • Allows local governments to prohibit fowl from running at large.
  • Declares property rights regarding backyard fowl to be a matter of statewide concern, preempting all conflicting local laws and ordinances in both municipalities and counties.

Legislative Description

Backyard fowl; regulation; prohibition

Appropriating Monies

Last Action

Transmit to Senate

5/16/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules2/27/2023
Appropriations2/20/2023
Transportation and Infrastructure2/20/2023
Rules1/30/2023
Transportation and Technology1/30/2023
Appropriations1/30/2023

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