Alabama 2023 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 242 — Relating to livestock; to amend Section 3-5-2, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide that no municipal governing body may adopt or continue in effect any ordinance, rule, resolution, or directive that prohibits a person from permitting their livestock or animals to run at large on the premises of another or public land which does not require the same mens rea as state law; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style.

Last action — On Third Reading in House of Origin

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill restricts local laws on allowing livestock to roam on public or private land.

This bill prevents municipal governing bodies from enacting laws that restrict livestock from running at large on certain lands. It ensures that local ordinances are consistent with state law requirements.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This may affect workers in agriculture by enabling easier movement of livestock across various lands.
  • Families: Families with livestock will benefit from consistent regulations regarding where their animals can roam.
  • Small Business: If you own livestock-related businesses, local rules around livestock management will have fewer restrictions.

Summary

Livestock, to provide municipal directives may not be inconsistent, defines inconsistent.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill prevents municipalities from enacting laws that impose different mental state requirements for permitting livestock to run at large than those established by state law.

  • Section 3-5-2

    No municipal governing body may adopt or continue in effect any ordinance, rule, resolution, or directive that prohibits a person from permitting their livestock or animals to run at large on the premises of another or public land which does not require the same mens rea as state law;

    It restricts municipalities from making stricter rules that do not align with the state's legal requirements concerning livestock running at large.

  • Section 3-5-2

    any ordinance, rule, resolution, or other directive that is inconsistent with this section. → any ordinance, rule, resolution, or other directive that is inconsistent with this section. For purposes of this subsection, an ordinance, rule, resolution, or directive shall be considered inconsistent with this section if it proscribes the same conduct prohibited by this section and provides no requisite mental state or a mental state different than what is provided in subsection (a) or (d).

    It clarifies the definition of what constitutes an inconsistent ordinance at the municipal level.

Action History

  1. On Third Reading in House of Origin

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 242 do?
Livestock, to provide municipal directives may not be inconsistent, defines inconsistent.
Who sponsors HB 242?
HB 242 is sponsored by Danny Crawford (R).
What is the current status of HB 242?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 242?
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