Action Alert

Amended version of SB 486 passes the Senate
and goes to the House
March 2, 2007

The situation with SB 486 has been very confusing
February 24, 2007

DO NOT SUPPORT SB 486 AS AMENDED!
February 23, 2007

Hearing on Indiana SB 486
Monday, February 19, 2007, at 11:15 AM

Legislation introduced to stop NAIS
January 22, 2007

Summary as of 2/22/07

SB 486 would stop the state from participating in NAIS or any component of it and includes a non-discrimination provision for private programs. This bill tacks the Liberty Ark model bill very closely, and was approved by the committee without any amendments on February 19th by a vote of 8-1! Like the Arizona bill, the Indiana bill will soon face a floor vote.

Status:

Premises registration is mandatory under 345 IAC 1-2.5.

Grassroots activity:

Individuals have been writing and calling their elected officials.

Political activity:

Senate Bill 486
www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2007
&session=1&request=getBill&docno=0486&doctype=SB

Description: Senate Bill 486, Authored by Senator Steele - Termination of farm animal tracking agreement.

Provides that the state may not participate in the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) or any component of animal tracking.

Places restrictions on private systems for premises registration and animal identification.

Provides that the state and units of local government may not provide any special consideration or other incentives to benefit any participant in an animal identification or premises registration based solely on participation in a private system for premises registration and animal identification.

Provides that rules adopted by the state board of animal health and any agreements entered into by the state under NAIS are void.

Nothing herein is intended as legal advice. Legal advice can only be given by a lawyer licensed to practice in your state, who is familiar with all the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

The information below is current as of April 20, 2006. While every effort has been made to assure accuracy, readers should confirm the information by examining the relevant state statutes and rules.

Unfortunately, Indiana has already adopted rules which would make premises registration mandatory for most animal owners by September 1, 2006. (345 Indiana Administrative Code 1-2.5 and 7-4.5.) (Horses are presently exempt.) However, Indiana citizens are beginning to organize and lobby legislators against the mandatory rule.