AB487

Directs the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Natural Resources to conduct a study during the 2025-2026 interim concerning the sale of cats and dogs by retail pet stores in this State. (BDR S-1096)

Failed·6/3/25

Nevada AB487 prohibits retail pet stores from selling dogs and cats, with exceptions for adoptions by animal shelters or rescue organizations.

Nevada AB487 amends state law to prohibit retail pet stores from selling, bartering, auctioning, or transferring ownership of dogs and cats. The bill defines a retail pet store as a commercial establishment that acquires animals for resale or sells pet supplies on-site. Violators face misdemeanor charges, and repeat offenders may be barred from selling animals for up to a year. The prohibition does not apply to adoptions by animal shelters or rescue organizations.

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Roll Call Votes

17 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

May 13, 2025

3:30 PM

Senate Natural Resources Hearing

Apr 9, 2025

4:00 PM

Assembly Natural Resources Hearing

History

Jun 3, 2025

Assembly

(No further action taken.)

Jun 1, 2025

Assembly

In Assembly.

May 31, 2025

Senate

Senate Amendment No. 627 not receded from. Conference requested. Conference Committee appointed by Senate. To Assembly.