Bill
HF 2155
The bill repeals Minnesota rabies control rules and livestock sale provisions, removing certain regulatory requirements for rabies measures and animal sales.
HF 2155 (Minnesota) – Animals; rabies and livestock sale provisions repealed
Session: 2025-2026
Purpose and intent
- The bill repeals certain existing provisions in Minnesota law related to rabies control and the sale of livestock. In essence, it removes specific regulatory requirements governing rabies-related measures and the sale of animals used for livestock purposes.
- The exact statutory provisions repealed are not listed in the available summary, but the title indicates a focus on eliminating two areas: rabies-related rules and certain sale provisions for livestock.
Key provisions and changes (as implied by the bill title)
- Rabies-related provisions repealed: The bill would remove statutes that currently regulate aspects of rabies control, which could include requirements such as reporting of rabies cases, vaccination mandates, quarantines, or other rabies-prevention measures. The repeal would reduce or eliminate the state’s explicit rabies-related regulatory framework.
- Livestock sale provisions repealed: The bill would remove statutes governing the sale of livestock. This could affect regulations around who can sell livestock, labeling, sanitation, traceability, or consumer protections tied to livestock sales. The exact scope would depend on the specific provisions repealed in the statute book.
Affected parties and entities
- Livestock sellers and markets: Businesses and individuals involved in selling livestock may be affected by the removal of sale provisions, potentially changing regulatory requirements, licensing, or seller responsibilities.
- Public health and animal welfare stakeholders: Rabies control provisions typically involve state public health and animal control authorities; their regulatory authority in rabies matters could be reduced or removed.
- Consumers and livestock buyers: If certain consumer protections or disclosure requirements are eliminated, buyers may experience changes in information available at the point of sale.
Procedural and timeline aspects
- Introduction and referral: The bill was introduced and referred to the Agriculture Finance and Policy committee on March 12, 2025.
- Committee action: As of March 20, 2025, the committee reported the bill out with a recommendation to adopt, and the bill advanced to second reading on the same date.
- Next steps: Pending floor action in the Minnesota House of Representatives (e.g., passage by the full chamber, possible amendments, and consideration by the Senate). If enacted, the repeal would take effect on the date specified in the bill or, if not specified, uponenactment or a defined transition date.
Sponsor information
- Co-sponsors: Paul Anderson and Bobbie Harder.
Notes and caveats
- The summary above is based on the bill title and action history. For a precise understanding of which specific statutes are repealed and the exact regulatory implications, the full text of HF 2155 and the amendment history should be consulted. This would clarify the scope of the rabies provisions being repealed (e.g., vaccination rules, reporting requirements, quarantines) and the exact livestock sale provisions affected (e.g., licensing, disclosure, sanitation, or sale restrictions).
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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