Bill > HB05905

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.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05905&which_year=2025