Minnesota Legislature is in session for 2024

Many animal protection and animal welfare bills have been introduced this session or have carried over from the 2023 legislative session.

Please see descriptions and links below for some bills.

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News, Action, and Updates

• STATE BILL: OFFICE OF ANIMAL PROTECTION

The Office of Animal Protection bill (MNOAP.org - SF 3542 / HF 3799) was introduced at the MN Legislature by Sen. John Marty and Rep. Matt Norris (bill authors). It is being heard in committees. Learn more and sign petition in support at: MN Office of Animal Protection (MN OAP): www.mnoap.org

• STATE BILL: COMPANION ANIMAL BOARD

The Companion Animal Board bill (SF1136/HF1168) will provide the necessary expertise for pet welfare and pet issues in Minnesota. Learn more and take action - sign petition in support: CAB bill

• THE LINK: ANIMAL-HUMAN VIOLENCE

Cruelty to animals can be linked to violence against humans, such as child abuse, elder abuse, and domestic violence. Learn: The Link

• JUDGE'S BENCHBOOK: ANIMAL CRUELTY CHAPTER

A chapter on Minnesota animal cruelty laws and legal precedent is now a part of the Judges Criminal Benchbook. Learn more.

 

• LOCAL UPDATE: WINONA COUNTY PUPPY MILLS

Big win for animals! At the 02-12-24 county board meeting, the Winona County Board voted to 1) pursue a ban on future permits for dog breeding kennels (puppy mills) and 2) create new rules for existing kennels. This will help protect animals in Winona County. Learn more:

www.speakupwinonacounty.org

• ANIMAL CRUELTY REPORTING - VETERINARIANS

MN-licensed veterinarians are mandated reporters of animal cruelty. For data specific to Minnesota veterinarians and their reporting role, refer to: Veterinarian Manual - Reporting Animal Cruelty

VICTIM ADVOCACY: ANIMAL CRUELTY TOOLS

Mental health practitioners, social workers, victim advocates, and others may witness animal cruelty. Learn more: Resources

• MATERIALS: LAW ENFORCEMENT

With criminal justice partners, Animal Folks has created materials for use by law enforcement in animal cruelty cases. Training and Forms

• TRAINING: Senior Veterinary Students

Animal Folks conducts training about animal cruelty to senior veterinary students at the University of Minnesota. Learn more.

• INITIATIVE: GO HUMANE, BLAINE!

A humane pet store ordinance is needed in the city of Blaine to stop the sale of puppy mill puppies in pet stores. Learn more at Go Humane!

STATE BILL: HUMANE PET STORE

To address the problem of puppy mills and pipeline to pet stores, the Humane Pet Store bill (SF1317/HF1276) will prohibit pet stores in Minnesota from selling dogs and cats; stores can provide space to nonprofit organizations to adopt dogs and cats. Link to bill.

 

 

 

 


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