HB2627Introduced in the House
MINK DISEASE PREVENTION
Introduced by Theresa Mah, District 24
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Mink Facility Disease Prevention Act. Requires a person who breeds, possesses, or intends to breed or possess mink for certain purposes to obtain a license from the Department of Public Health. Lists requirements for a license application and license, including weekly and other testing for SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A subtype H5N1, and other pathogens. Requires each mink facility to pay to the Department an annual fee of $1,000. Creates the Mink Facility Fund. Describes the responsibilities of the Department. Sets out provisions concerning the euthanasia of mink. Provides that a licensee who violates any provision of the Act or any rules adopted under the Act shall be subject to revocation of license and confiscation of all mink at the mink facility. Provides for enforcement by the Attorney General or by the Department subject to rulemaking by the Department. Grants rulemaking powers to the Department. Provides that the Department shall maintain a publicly available list of potentially harmful viruses for testing. Makes findings. Defines terms. Makes corresponding changes to the State Finance Act.
Where it stands
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Theresa Mah
October 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Public Health Committee · March 13, 2025
5
Yes
3
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
9 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Theresa Mah | 24 | Yes |
| Marcus Evans | 33 | Yes |
| Nicolle Grasse | 53 | Yes |
| Michelle Mussman | 56 | Yes |
| Anne Stava-Murray | 81 | Yes |
| William Hauter | 87 | No |
| Jehan Gordon-Booth | 92 | Not Voting |
| Chris Miller | 101 | No |
| Kevin Schmidt | 114 | No |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Public Health Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Public Health Committee; 005-003-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Theresa Mah
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