HB05283

An Act Authorizing Municipalities To Prohibit The Sale Of Dogs, Cats And Rabbits In Pet Shops.

Introduced·2/19/26

Connecticut HB05283 authorizes municipalities to prohibit the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops.

Connecticut HB05283 amends the state's general statutes to allow municipalities to prohibit the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops. This bill modifies existing regulations to include a prohibition on the sale of these animals in pet shops, effective October 1, 2026. The bill also retains the authority of municipalities to regulate and prevent cruelty to animals and to prohibit the keeping of wild or domestic animals within municipal limits.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

4 Yea

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12 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 27

12:00 AM

Planning and Development Public Hearing

History

May 6

House

Amendment Withdrawn, House Amendment Schedule A 4528

May 6

House

House Designated House Amendment Schedule B 6214

May 4

House

House Designated House Amendment Schedule A 4528