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CT HB05112
Bill
Status
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
General Law Committee
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AI Summary
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Pet shops in Connecticut are prohibited from purchasing or procuring dogs, cats, or rabbits for sale, barter, lease, or transfer beginning October 1, 2025
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Pet shops may still provide space for licensed animal shelters and 501(c)(3) rescue organizations to showcase animals for adoption, and may charge reasonable rental fees for this space
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Qualifying rescue organizations must not be affiliated with breeders, cannot obtain animals from breeders for compensation, and cannot resell animals obtained from breeders
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Violations of the pet shop purchasing prohibition carry fines up to $500
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The bill eliminates the exception that previously allowed animal importers to sell dogs or cats directly to licensed pet shops
Legislative Description
An Act Prohibiting Pet Stores From Purchasing Or Procuring Dogs, Cats And Rabbits.
Last Action
Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Environment
3/14/2025