HF 787

1st Engrossment - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 02/15/2017 12:35pm

A bill for an act
relating to civil actions; providing immunity for animal cruelty reporting; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 604A.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [604A.41] ANIMAL CRUELTY REPORTING.
new text end

new text begin A licensed veterinarian, or a person under the direction of a licensed veterinarian, acting
in good faith is immune from civil liability for reporting to peace officers, humane agents,
or animal control officers known or suspected inhumane treatment of animals, including
but not limited to neglect, cruelty, or abuse as defined in section 343.20 or 346.36.
new text end