Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF1163: Office of Animal Protection establishment and appropriation
Status: In committee, May 5, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to public safety; establishing the Office of Animal Protection and providing for its duties; expanding the definition of crime of violence; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 624.712, subdivision 5; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299P.
From the engrossed text, April 7, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to public safety; establishing the Office of Animal Protection and providing for its duties; expanding the definition of crime of violence; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 624.712, subdivision 5; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299P. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [299P.01] DEFINITIONS.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Application.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings given. ] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 2.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Animal.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: "Animal" has the meaning given in section 343.20, subdivision 2.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 3.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Animal cruelty.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: "Animal cruelty" has the meaning given to cruelty in section 343.20, subdivision 3.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 4.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Commissioner.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: "Commissioner" means the commissioner of public safety.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 5.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Director.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: "Director" …
Sponsors
- John Marty (D) · primary sponsor
- Karin Housley (R)
- Heather Gustafson (D)
- Sandra Pappas (D)
Latest actions
- : Author stricken Lang
- : Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to State and Local Government
- : Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
- : Introduction and first reading
Common questions
- What is SF1163?
- SF1163 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Office of Animal Protection establishment and appropriation.
- What does SF1163 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to public safety; establishing the Office of Animal Protection and providing for its duties; expanding the definition of crime of violence; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 624.712, subdivision 5; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 299P.
- What is the status of SF1163?
- In committee as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Author stricken Lang (May 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF1163?
- John Marty (D), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SF1163?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF1163&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
Source: official Minnesota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.