BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

HB 2327: Horse slaughter

Concerning the slaughter of horses and other equines for human consumption.

Summary

Provides that engaging in certain activities involving the slaughter, possession, and trade of horses or horse meat for human consumption is a Class C felony.
Makes it illegal for any person to transport, possess, purchase, sell, offer to sell, or have on his or her premises horse meat intended for human consumption or for any other purpose unless certain exceptions apply.
Modifies laws governing the disposal of dead animals to no longer include horses, mules, and asses.

From the House Bill Analysis 2016 (HB 2327), 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 protection of horses and other equines from slaughter for human consumption;

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

Mar 10, 2016By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 11, 2016First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Dec 30, 2015Prefiled for introduction.

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

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HB 2327 (2023–24) Digital equity/revenue · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2327 (2019–20) Sexual misconduct/postsec. · Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 2020
HB 2327 (2017–18) Appliance efficiency · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2327 (2013–14) Wine or beer growler sales · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2327 (2011–12) Alternative public works · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2327 (2009–10) State agency reports · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 518, Laws of 2009
HB 2327 (2007–08) Math & science instruction · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate