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Panel forwards bill to create compensation process for state-ordered animal destruction
Summary
House Bill 2152 would let the agriculture commissioner or state veterinarian compensate farmers when animals are destroyed for disease control; compensation is discretionary and may be denied for owner misconduct.
Representative Davis told the committee HB 2152 establishes rules and processes for compensating farmers when the state agriculture commissioner or state veterinarian orders destruction of animals (for instance, to control disease). The sponsor explained that federal indemnity payments sometimes cover about 75% of an animal’s value and that the bill sets state-level discretion for payments when the state orders destruction.
Members asked whether the bill would reimburse owners who were found responsible for the condition; the sponsor said the commissioner may deny or reduce indemnity if the owner is found in violation or if funds are insufficient. The committee voted 14–0 to send the bill to finance/ways and means.
