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MN HF787

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2017

Primary Sponsor

Dennis Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Licensed veterinarians and persons acting under their direction are immune from civil liability when reporting suspected animal cruelty in good faith

  • Reports can be made to peace officers, humane agents, or animal control officers

  • Immunity covers reporting of inhumane treatment including neglect, cruelty, or abuse as defined in Minnesota Statutes sections 343.20 and 346.36

  • Creates new statute section 604A.41 in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 604A (Civil Actions)

Legislative Description

Animal cruelty reporting immunity provided.

Last Action

Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Agriculture Policy

2/15/2017

Committee Referrals

Agriculture Policy2/15/2017
Civil Law and Data Practices Policy2/2/2017

Full Bill Text

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