MINNESOTA HORSE WELFARE COALITION
Keeping horses safe at home
Minnesota Horse Welfare Coalition
Legislative Advocacy
MHWC advocates for legislation both nationally and locally in support of welfare improvements for equines and all animals. For questions regarding MHWC legislative advocacy, please contact paula@flom.com.
We are currently supporting animal welfare and equine legislation in the following ways:
Federal Advocacy
Horse Slaughter:
Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act – H.R. 3475 / S. 2037
The SAFE Act is federal legislation banning the slaughter of American horses on our soil and abroad. Learn more about MHWC’s position on the SAFE act:
​
Minnesota Horse Welfare Coalition – Position on Horse Slaughter
​
​
MHWC Letter to MN Senator in support of the SAFE act
​
https://www.aspca.org/news/equine-industry-and-animal-welfare-orgs-team-ban-horse-slaughter
2022 Veterinarians for Equine Welfare Support Letter
​
Veterinarians Sign this form to join the ASPCA SAFE act Support Letter
​​​
Supporting members of the SAFE Act:
The Jockey Club
U.S. Trotting Association
Stronach Group
Breeders’ Cup
Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
Jockey’s Guild
New York Racing Association
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Animal Welfare Institute
Humane World for Animals
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Many others
​​
Minnesota State Advocacy:
Minnesota Office of Animal Protection (MNOAP) – S.F. 3542 / H.F. 3799 Norris
MN OAP bill will protect animals and humans by providing statewide expertise, oversight, assistance and resources for the effective enforcement of criminal law – specifically the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of animal cruelty. Learn more about MNOAP bill, sponsored by Animal Folks:
https://www.animalfolksmn.org/
​
​
Why Minnesota needs an Office of Animal Protection
Minnesota State Bar Association’s Bench and Bar magazine - by Stacy Bettison, Esq. ​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
Minnesota Companion Animal Board (CAB) bill – S.F. 1136 / H.F 1668
CAB bill supports the creation of a board that will prioritize pet issues in state government. Spay/neuter services, affordable veterinary care, pet food banks and effective regulation of puppy mills are addressed. The bill is focused on how to help animal shelter, rescues, vet clinics and other provide credible care and resources. Learn more about the CAB bill, sponsored by Animal Folks:
https://www.animalfolksmn.org/
​
​
2024 Humane World for Animals (formally HSUS) Humane Scorecard
Humane World Action Fund publishes an annual Humane Scorecard of Congress to give you a snapshot of every federal legislator's record on animal protection issues. Take a look to see how your Minnesota legislators performed in 2024:
https://humaneaction.org/humane-scorecard
​
​
