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Committee on Judiciary hears bill to make cattle and farm‑implement theft a felony
Summary
The Committee on Judiciary heard House Bill 2413, which would classify theft of cattle and implements of husbandry as a severity level 5 nonperson felony, add implements to criminal forfeiture provisions, and limit “livestock” in the bill to cattle and horses; proponents said the change would help rural producers and incentivize prosecutions.
Madam Chair opened a hearing on House Bill 2413, which would make theft of certain livestock and implements of husbandry a severity level 5 nonperson felony and expand criminal forfeiture to property used in those crimes. Jason Thompson of the Reviser’s office told the committee the bill adds livestock (defined for this bill as cattle and horses only) and implements of husbandry into the theft statute and amends the criminal forfeiture code; he emphasized this is criminal forfeiture, not civil, and said the bill would take effect July 1 if adopted.
Proponents — including Representative Dr. Megan Steele, Representative Kevin…
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