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HB 1067

Diseased Livestock Indemnity Fund

2026 Regular Session

HB 1067 establishes Colorado's Diseased Livestock Indemnity Fund to compensate ranchers when animals are culled due to disease outbreaks, supporting agricultural economic stability.

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Bill Summary · HB 1067

Legislative bill overview

HB 1067 establishes or modifies Colorado's Diseased Livestock Indemnity Fund, which compensates farmers and ranchers when their animals must be culled due to disease. The bill passed the House Agriculture Committee without amendments and advanced to second reading, indicating legislative support for the measure.

Why is this important

Livestock disease outbreaks can devastate agricultural operations financially, potentially spreading across herds and regions. An indemnity fund provides economic protection that helps producers comply with disease control orders and maintain agricultural viability during health crises, which is especially relevant given recent disease concerns in U.S. livestock operations.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism: Unclear from available information whether the fund draws from general revenue, industry fees, or dedicated agricultural taxes, which affects who bears the cost
  • Compensation rates: The percentage of fair market value reimbursed and eligibility criteria may be disputed by producers seeking fuller recovery or by taxpayers concerned about fiscal impact
  • Disease scope: Disagreement possible over which diseases trigger indemnification and whether coverage includes livestock lost to emerging or novel pathogens versus only established diseases

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

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