SS/SB 400 - This act provides that no deed restrictions, covenants, or similar binding agreements running with the land shall prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting ownership or pasturing of up to 6 chickens per 2/10ths of an acre. A homeowner's association, as defined by law, may adopt reasonable rules, subject to applicable statutes or ordinances, regarding ownership or pasturing of chickens, including a prohibition or restriction on roosters.
ERIC VANDER WEERD
Statutes affected: Introduced (1350S.01):
442.404
Senate Committee Minutes: SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 400
Sponsor: Schroer
Hearing Date: 3/20/2023
COMMITTEE: Local Government and Elections
CHAIRMAN: Gannon
DATE REFERRED: 3/2/2023 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 3/3/2023
STAFF:
Heather McKnelly
Mary Grace Pringle
Chris Sutherland
Scott Svagera
WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:
WITNESSES FOR:
Josie Murphy
Lily Murphy
WITNESSES AGAINST: