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CT HB06832

CT HB06832
An Act Authorizing Municipalities To Prohibit The Sale Of Dogs, Cats And Rabbits In Pet Shops.

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Introduced
01/29/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To authorize municipalities to adopt ordinances to prohibit the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes municipalities (local city or town governments) to adopt ordinances that prohibit pet shops from selling dogs, cats, and rabbits. The bill modifies an existing statute regarding municipal powers, specifically adding language to section 7-148 of the Connecticut General Statutes that would allow local governments to enact such restrictions, despite provisions in another chapter of state law (chapter 435). This means that individual towns and cities would have the legal ability to ban pet shops from selling these specific types of animals, potentially to discourage commercial breeding and encourage pet adoption from shelters. The new provision would take effect on October 1, 2025, giving municipalities time to prepare and implement such ordinances. By empowering local governments to make these decisions, the bill provides flexibility for communities to address concerns about pet sales and animal welfare at a local level.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (34)

Other Sponsors (1)

Planning and Development Committee (Joint)

Last Action

Amendment Withdrawn, House Amendment Schedule A 10714 (on 06/04/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB06832&which_year=2025
House LCO Amendment #10699 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10699-R00-AMD.pdf
House LCO Amendment #10712 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10712-R00-AMD.pdf
House Schedule A LCO# 10714 (J) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/H/pdf/2025HB-06832-R00HA-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10714 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-06832-R00LCO10714-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10712 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-06832-R00LCO10712-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10699 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-06832-R00LCO10699-FNA.PDF
House LCO Amendment #8401 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08401-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8401 (Potential Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-06832-R00LCO08401-FNA.PDF
House LCO Amendment #7937 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO07937-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 7937 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025HB-06832-R00LCO07937-FNA.PDF
Bill Analysis For File Copy 306 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025HB-06832-R000306-BA.PDF
Fiscal Note For File Copy 306 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025HB-06832-R000306-FN.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-06832-R01-HB.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-06832-R00-HB.PDF
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