SB 186

  • Indiana Senate Bill
  • 2024 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Right to food.

Abstract

Provides that an individual has the right to: (1) save and exchange seeds to grow food; and (2) grow, raise, produce, harvest, and consume the food that the individual chooses; for the individual's own nourishment, sustenance, bodily health, and well-being. Specifies certain acts that are prohibited. Provides that a zoning ordinance may restrict but may not prohibit the growing or raising of food. Specifies that the Indiana state board of animal health may enforce a state or federal law, rule, or regulation concerning animals. Specifies that the right to grow and raise food may not impair the terms of a lease or contract.

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Jan 09, 2024

Senate

Authored by Senators Byrne and Doriot

Senate

First reading: referred to Committee on Agriculture

  • Reading-1
  • Referral-Committee
agriculture

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