SB 2160: DAB; BEEKEEPERS; REGISTRATION; INDUSTRY STANDARDS; BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES; APIARY PROGRAM; LIMITATION ON LIABILITY; APPROPRIATION
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-02-03: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN.)
Introduced
First Committee Review
First Chamber
Second Committee Review
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Version:
Clarifies the registration process for beekeepers with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to provide guidance and support to registered beekeepers to help beekeepers adhere to certain industry standards and best management practices. Establishes a limitation on liability for any registered beekeeper who follows industry standards and best practices. Appropriates funds.
Discussed in Hearing
12MINJan 28, 2026