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SSB 1102

A bill for an act relating to bison and nondomesticated haired sheep being hunted or kept for hunting purposes when on a hunting preserve.

2025-2026 Regular Session

SSB 1102 clarifies that bison and nondomesticated haired sheep are not livestock when hunted on preserves, easing regulations for hunting operations and reducing legal liabilities.

Subcommittee: Sweeney, Bennett, and Shipley.
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Bill Summary · SSB 1102

Summary of SSB 1102

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: SSB 1102
  • Title: A bill for an act relating to bison and nondomesticated haired sheep being hunted or kept for hunting purposes when on a hunting preserve.
  • Status: Currently in subcommittee (Sweeney, Bennett, and Shipley).
  • Introduced: February 04, 2025
  • Classification: Proposed bill
  • Subject Areas: Animal husbandry, bovine animals, hunting, hunting preserves, livestock, misdemeanors, ovine animals.

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of SSB 1102 is to clarify the legal status of bison and nondomesticated haired sheep when they are hunted or kept for hunting purposes on licensed hunting preserves. The bill aims to differentiate these animals from traditional livestock categories, thereby establishing specific regulations that apply to them in the context of hunting.

Key Provisions

  1. Definition of Livestock:

    • The bill amends the definition of "livestock" in Section 484B.1, subsection 7 of the Code 2025.
    • It specifies that "livestock" does not include bison or nondomesticated haired sheep when they are being hunted or kept for hunting purposes on a licensed hunting preserve.

  2. Exemption from Animal Husbandry Laws:

    • The bill also amends Section 717.2, subsection 1, paragraph c of the Code 2025.
    • It states that actions causing injury or death to livestock, which would typically be subject to laws regarding customary animal husbandry practices, do not apply to bison or nondomesticated haired sheep in the context of hunting preserves.

Impact

  • Who is Affected:

    • The bill primarily affects hunting preserves that license the hunting of bison and nondomesticated haired sheep.
    • It also impacts hunters and operators of hunting preserves by clarifying the legal framework surrounding these animals.

  • Legal Implications:

    • By excluding bison and nondomesticated haired sheep from the definition of livestock, the bill may provide greater flexibility for hunting practices and reduce potential legal liabilities associated with customary animal husbandry laws.

Procedural Aspects

  • Legislative Actions:
    • The bill was introduced on February 04, 2025, and referred to the Natural Resources and Environment committee.
    • As of February 24, 2025, it is under consideration by a subcommittee consisting of members Sweeney, Bennett, and Shipley.

Conclusion

SSB 1102 seeks to establish clear legal distinctions for bison and nondomesticated haired sheep in the context of hunting preserves, potentially easing regulatory burdens for hunting operations while ensuring that these animals are treated distinctly from traditional livestock. The bill is currently under review and may undergo further amendments as it progresses through the legislative process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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