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LD 1655

An Act To Allow The Keeping Of Chickens On Private Residential Property

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Amanda Collamore and 4 co-sponsors

LD 1655: An Act To Allow The Keeping Of Chickens On Private Residential Property OverviewBill Number: LD 1655 Title: An Act To Allow The Keeping Of Chickens On Private Residential

Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · LD 1655

LD 1655: An Act To Allow The Keeping Of Chickens On Private Residential Property

Overview

Bill Number: LD 1655
Title: An Act To Allow The Keeping Of Chickens On Private Residential Property
Status: Signed by Governor
Introduced: April 15, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This bill aims to give homeowners in the state the legal right to keep a small number of chickens on their private residential property. The intent is to allow families to have a source of fresh eggs and provide educational opportunities, while also promoting sustainable food production and self-sufficiency.

Key Provisions

  • Permits homeowners to keep up to 6 chickens on their private residential property, including single-family homes, townhouses, and condominiums
  • Establishes basic requirements for the proper housing and care of the chickens, including providing adequate shelter, food, and water
  • Prohibits the slaughter of chickens on residential properties, limiting their purpose to egg production
  • Allows local municipalities to enact additional reasonable regulations, such as setback requirements from property lines
  • Exempts the keeping of chickens under this law from any existing zoning restrictions or prohibitions

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Homeowners in the state will be able to legally keep a small flock of chickens on their private property, providing a source of fresh eggs
  • Families, especially those with children, may benefit from the educational and self-sufficiency aspects of raising chickens
  • Local municipalities will have the ability to set additional rules and regulations for chicken-keeping within their jurisdictions
  • Neighbors of homes with chickens may be impacted by potential noise, odors, or other nuisances, though the law aims to mitigate these concerns

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

LD 1655 was signed into law by the Governor on June 1, 2025, and will go into effect 90 days after the legislative session adjourns. The law does not have a sunset provision, so it will remain in effect unless further amended or repealed by the legislature in the future.

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

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