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CT HB05905

An Act Prohibiting The Trade Of Exotic Animals And Their Parts In The State.


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Introduced
01/22/2025
In Committee
01/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To prohibit the trade of exotic animals and their parts in the state.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to amend the state's general statutes to prohibit the trade of exotic animals and their parts within the state. While the bill text is quite brief, it indicates a comprehensive ban on buying, selling, trading, or otherwise exchanging exotic animals or any components derived from them. The term "exotic animals" typically refers to species that are not native to the local ecosystem and are not traditionally domesticated, which could include rare or endangered wildlife, wild mammals, reptiles, or birds. By prohibiting their trade, the bill aims to protect these animals from commercial exploitation, potentially safeguarding vulnerable species from poaching, illegal wildlife trafficking, and the exotic pet trade. The legislation would likely apply to both live animals and products made from exotic animal parts, such as skins, bones, or other biological materials, though the specific definitions and scope would need to be detailed in the full legal text.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Environment (on 01/22/2025)

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