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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.

IntroducedIn CommitteeFloor VoteEnacted
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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.

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This bill has minimal fiscal impact, as enforcement will rely on existing local regulations. Municipal costs for ordinance updates are expected to be negligible and manageable within current budgets. No state resources are required.

Read First Time, Referred to Agricultural Affairs