HB0063

Working animal protection act.

Failed·2/28/25

Wyoming HB0063 prohibits counties, cities, and towns from banning or restricting the use of working animals in lawful commerce or animal enterprises.

Wyoming HB0063 establishes protections for working animals, defined as nonhuman animals used primarily for specific duties in lawful commerce or animal enterprises. The bill prevents counties, cities, and towns from enacting ordinances or policies that terminate, ban, or unduly restrict the use of working animals. This protection does not apply to animals used primarily for food or fiber production. The act does not supersede zoning resolutions or policies related to public health or safety. The provisions are effective July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

4 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 25, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Agriculture

Jan 23, 2025

7:30 AM

House Agriculture

History

Feb 28, 2025

Senate

COW:S Did not consider for COW

Feb 25, 2025

Senate

S05 - Agriculture:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 4-1-0-0-0

Feb 25, 2025

Senate

Placed on General File