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CT HB06439

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Michael Dimassa

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits pet store owners from selling cats, dogs, or rabbits unless sourced from public animal welfare agencies, shelters, or animal welfare organizations with contractual agreements to public shelters.
  • Requires all cats, dogs, and rabbits sold in pet stores to originate from public animal welfare shelters or partner organizations.
  • Aims to establish transparency regarding the origin of animals sold in commercial pet stores.
  • Seeks to increase adoption opportunities for shelter animals by redirecting pet store sales toward shelter animals.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Sourcing Of Pets Sold In Pet Stores.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Environment

1/28/2019

Committee Referrals

Environment1/28/2019

Full Bill Text

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