H.B. 326: Animal Depredation Amendments

About this bill

Did not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026. This bill addresses provisions related to agricultural and wildlife damage from animal depredation.

• Defines and modifies terms
• Provides that the Department of Agriculture and Food (department) may issue an aerial hunting permit and aerial hunting license for the taking of a coyote from an aircraft
• Authorizes the Agricultural and Wildlife Damage Prevention Board (board) to make rules related to an aerial hunting permit and aerial hunting license
• Establishes that an aerial hunting permittee or licensee assumes all liability for an accident, injury, or damage arising from the aerial hunting activity
• Modifies how the department reviews the accounts of an organization that receives funds from the Agricultural and Wildlife Damage Prevention Account
• Grants authority to the board to set an annual predator control fee on certain sheep, goats, cattle, and turkey

Full bill page: steps, fiscal note and sponsors · Chief sponsor Rex P. Shipp