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S10262025 Regular Session

Amends and adds to existing law to revise a definition and permit residential chicken ownership.

URBAN AGRICULTURE -- Amends and adds to existing law to revise a definition and permit residential chicken ownership.

URBAN AGRICULTURE

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

This legislation supports urban agriculture by permitting residential property owners to keep up to four chickens per 0.2 acres while allowing local regulations to ensure community standards. It promotes local food production, protects property rights, and addresses food security in urban areas. The bill excludes multifamily units and properties already governed by agricultural zoning.

HOW THEY VOTED

LATEST ACTION

Read First Time, Referred to Agricultural Affairs

SPONSORS

R
Tammy Nichols

Sen · SD-010

Primary
R
Phil Hart

Sen · SD-002

R
Josh Keyser

Sen · SD-020

BILL INFO

Session
2025
Chamber
senate
Status date
Feb 10, 2025

LINKS

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