Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF2541

Introduced
3/20/25  

Caption

Board of Animal Health abolished, and duties transferred to Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Advisory Council established, report required, and rulemaking authorized.

Impact

By transferring duties to the Department of Agriculture and creating the Animal Health Advisory Council, the bill is expected to modernize the way animal health is regulated in Minnesota. This change involves not only a reallocation of responsibilities but also the requirement for annual reports that promote transparency in the management of animal health. With the advisory council comprising veterinarians, animal producers, and tribal members, the bill seeks to ensure diverse input into decision-making processes, reflecting the needs and interests of stakeholders across the state.

Summary

House File 2541 (HF2541) is a legislative proposal aimed at restructuring the management of animal health in Minnesota. The bill abolishes the existing Board of Animal Health, transferring its responsibilities to the Department of Agriculture. This shift is intended to streamline the regulatory process and consolidate oversight in a manner that enhances efficiency and accountability. The Department of Agriculture will be empowered to establish an Animal Health Advisory Council to provide guidance and recommendations related to animal health matters.

Contention

Throughout discussions of HF2541, some points of contention arose regarding the potential impacts of abolishing the Board of Animal Health. Supporters argue that the new structure will facilitate better coordination among various stakeholders and foster improved communication regarding animal health issues. Conversely, critics raise concerns about the potential loss of localized oversight and expertise that the Board offered, suggesting that the transition could lead to gaps in regulatory enforcement. The bill's implementation, set for January 1, 2026, will require careful monitoring to assess its effectiveness in meeting animal health needs across Minnesota.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MN HF1168

Companion Animal Board established, duties and responsibilities provided, companion animal license plate established, duties transferred, report required, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.

MN HF911

Board of Animal Health membership requirements modified.

MN SF1136

Companion Animal Board establishment

MN HF1202

Animal health; data declassified, owners of farmed Cervidae requirements modified, registrations prohibited, civil liability established, disposition of federal funds modified, live-animal testing required for chronic wasting disease, Board of Animal Health duties transferred to commissioner of natural resources, and money appropriated.

MN HF2679

Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, and Office of Broadband Development budgets established; money transferred to border-to-border broadband fund account; policy and technical changes made; fees modified; accounts created; civil penalties provided; and money appropriated.

MN HF2322

Children's cabinet modified; Department of Children, Youth, and Families established; Departments of Education, Human Services, and Public Safety responsibilities transferred to Department of Children, Youth, and Families; reports required; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.

MN HF2321

Children's cabinet modified; Department of Children, Youth, and Families established; Department of Education, Department of Human Services, and Department of Public Safety responsibilities transferred to Department of Children, Youth, and Families; reports required; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.

MN HF2320

Children's cabinet modified; Department of Children, Youth, and Families established; Department of Education, Department of Human Services, and Department of Public Safety responsibilities transferred to Department of Children, Youth, and Families; reports required; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.

MN HF2323

Children's cabinet modified; Department of Children, Youth, and Families established; Department of Education, Department of Human Services, and Department of Public Safety responsibilities transferred to Department of Children, Youth, and Families; reports required; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.

MN HF4738

Office of Emergency Medical Services established to replace Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, duties specified and transferred, advisory council established, alternative EMS response model pilot program established, conforming changes made, provisions modified relating to ambulance service personnel and emergency medical responders, emergency ambulance service aid provided, report required, and money appropriated.

Similar Bills

MN SF2400

Department of Children, Youth, and Families establishment; children's cabinet modification; appropriating money

MN HF2322

Children's cabinet modified; Department of Children, Youth, and Families established; Departments of Education, Human Services, and Public Safety responsibilities transferred to Department of Children, Youth, and Families; reports required; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.

MN HF3293

Minnesota Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created, and money appropriated.

MN SF2399

Department of Children, Youth, and Families establishment; children's cabinet modification; appropriating money

MN SF2401

Department of Children, Youth, and Families establishment; children's cabinet modification; appropriating money

MN SF2398

Department of Children, Youth, and Families establishment; children's cabinet modification; appropriating money

MN HF2323

Children's cabinet modified; Department of Children, Youth, and Families established; Department of Education, Department of Human Services, and Department of Public Safety responsibilities transferred to Department of Children, Youth, and Families; reports required; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.

MN HF2321

Children's cabinet modified; Department of Children, Youth, and Families established; Department of Education, Department of Human Services, and Department of Public Safety responsibilities transferred to Department of Children, Youth, and Families; reports required; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.