BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
HB 1025: Horse slaughter
Concerning the slaughter of horses and other equines for human consumption.
Summary
- Provides that it is a class C felony to engage in certain activities related to the slaughter of horses for human consumption.
- Provides that it is a class C felony to possess or engage in specified activities related to the transfer of horse meat intended for human consumption.
- Repeals an existing statute prohibiting possession, transport, or sale of horse meat for a purpose other than human consumption.
- Removes horses and other equines from certain laws governing the disposal of dead animals.
From the House Bill Analysis 2019 (HB 1025), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 14, 2019
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Sherry Appleton (D-23)
- Introduced
- January 14, 2019 in the House
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to the protection of horses and other equines from slaughter for human consumption;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Sherry Appleton (D-23)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Public Safety.
- Prefiled for introduction.
HB 1025 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1025 (2025–26) LTSS trust exemptions
- HB 1025 (2023–24) Police/private actions
- HB 1025 (2021–22) Local parks funding options
- HB 1025 (2017–18) Approp. legis. priorities
- HB 1025 (2015–16) WA health security trust
- HB 1025 (2013–14) Prevailing wage
- HB 1025 (2011–12) School district flexibility
- HB 1025 (2009–10) Higher edu course materials