Horse Transportation Safety Act
Official: Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2025
IntroducedMay 29, 2025
Why This Matters
The Horse Transportation Safety Act makes it illegal to transport horses in vehicles with two levels stacked on top of each other. This change aims to protect horses from potential harm during transportation.
If you transport horses, you need to use a single-level vehicle to avoid fines.
Affects: Horse owners and transporters who move horses between states.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill prohibits transporting horses in stacked two-level motor vehicles. 2. It applies to interstate transportation of horses across state lines. 3. Violators could face fines between $100 and $500 for each horse transported improperly. 4. The bill aims to ensure the safety and welfare of horses during transport. 5. It updates existing laws related to horse transportation.
Who is affected?
Horse owners and transporters who move horses between states.