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SB1537Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Wildlife Conservation.

IntroducedSenate Agriculture and Environment

Introduced by Tim Richards, District 4

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Prohibits the feeding of feral non-native animals on state land within one-half mile of the ocean or a stream. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to enforce certain penalties for violations. Requires the counties to adopt or amend ordinances to prohibit the feeding of feral non-native animals on county land within one-half mile of the ocean or a stream and impose certain penalties for violations. Establishes an annual reporting requirement to the Legislature.

Where it stands

Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, JDC.

January 21, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Pending Introduction.

  2. Introduced and passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC.

  4. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

  5. Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, JDC.

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