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Introduced
02/17/2021
02/17/2021
In Committee
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO ANIMALS; PROVIDING PROTECTIONS, REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED FOR THE CAPTURE OR REMOVAL OF WILD HORSES ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF WILD HORSE HERD MANAGEMENT PLANS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS TO MANAGE WILD HORSES; EXCLUDING WILD HORSES AND OTHER ANIMALS FROM THE DEFINITION OF "LIVESTOCK"; AMENDING DEFINITIONS IN THE LIVESTOCK CODE; SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING WILD HORSES IN THE CRUELTY TO ANIMALS STATUTE; MAKING TECHNICAL CHANGES; REPEALING AND REENACTING SECTION 77-18-5 NMSA 1978 (BEING LAWS 2007, CHAPTER 216, SECTION 1).
AI Summary
This bill provides protections, requirements, and procedures for the capture or removal of wild horses on public or private land in New Mexico. It defines "wild horse" and excludes wild horses from the definition of "livestock" in the state's Livestock Code. The bill also requires the development of wild horse herd management plans and allows for cooperative agreements to manage wild horses. Importantly, it prohibits harming, harassing, or selling wild horses for slaughter. The bill also amends the state's cruelty to animals statute to specifically include wild horses. Overall, the bill aims to establish a comprehensive framework for the protection and management of wild horses in New Mexico.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
SIRC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee Substitution (on 02/25/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=385&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0385.pdf |
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