Assembly BillChaptered/SignedFood and Agriculture
AB 411: Livestock carcasses: disposal: composting.
What AB 411 does, verified December 13, 2025
This bill would allow for the composting of livestock carcasses resulting from routine mortality events or on-farm processing, as long as certain requirements are met. The composting must be conducted in accordance with best management practices adopted by the Secretary of Food and Agriculture. The state veterinarian's waiver is no longer required for this specific type of composting. This change aims to reduce waste and promote more environmentally friendly practices in the livestock industry.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 613, Statutes of 2025. (2025-10-11)Alert me
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| Oct. 11, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 613, Statutes of 2025. |
| Oct. 11, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 16, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m. |
| Sep. 09, 2025 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 3105.). |
| Sep. 09, 2025 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 3105.). |