HB 1766: relative to cruelty to livestock.
HB 1766 status: To Governor — Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall HB 1766 Become Law: RC 11Y-13N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15 (updated Aug 19, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThe House is currently working on a new law to better protect farm animals from mistreatment.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Establishes veterinary-led protocols for welfare investigations
- Ensures standardized humane handling during custody
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental preservation
- Potential for extended suffering if investigation delays occur
Economy
Benefits
- Provides clear cost-recovery rules for confiscated livestock care
- Allows owners to utilize independent vet examinations
Risks
- Creates unfunded mandate for state Department of Agriculture
- Potential for significant legal and boarding costs for livestock owners
Society
Benefits
- Balances animal welfare with owner due process protections
- Protects owners from unilateral, non-expert seizures
Risks
- Limits non-expert access to investigation proceedings
- Confidentiality requirements may limit public transparency in active cases
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
highhigh
Analysis status
LegiScan full bill text
The bill imposes significant recurring annual costs on the state without appropriation
Fiscal note assumes specific staffing needs that were not funded in the bill
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
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CompleteGovernor
CurrentNotwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall HB 1766 Become Law: RC 11Y-13N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 08/19/2026; SJ 15
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