BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

SB 6061: Caged egg laying hens

Concerning the confinement of a caged egg laying hen.

Summary

Licensed egg producers must provide enough living space for caged egg laying hens so that each hen has sufficient space to fully extend both wings without touching the sides of the living space or other birds. An egg laying hen include female chicken, turkey, duck, goose, or guinea used for egg production.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6061), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the confinement of a caged egg laying hen;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 16, 2007First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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