1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to civil actions; providing immunity for animal cruelty reporting;proposing 
1.3 	coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 604A.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. [604A.41] ANIMAL CRUELTY REPORTING.
1.6 	A licensed veterinarian, or a person under the direction of a licensed veterinarian, acting 
1.7 	in good faith is immune from civil liability for reporting to peace officers, humane agents, 
1.8 	or animal control officers known or suspected inhumane treatment of animals, including 
1.9 	but not limited to neglect, cruelty, or abuse as defined in section 343.20 or 346.36.