AN ACT AUTHORIZING BUTCHER SHOPS TO PROCESS FARMER-OWNED AND USDA-INSPECTED LIVESTOCK.

HB 6214 allows butcher shops to process livestock owned by farmers and inspected by the USDA, directly affecting farmers who rely on meat processing services and local butcher shops. The bill removes current restrictions preventing butcher shops from handling farmer-owned livestock, while maintaining USDA inspection standards as a requirement. This change aims to reduce processing backlogs for farmers by expanding available processing options. The legislation focuses on streamlining existing meat processing pathways without altering USDA inspection protocols.