Bill > A08327

This bill amends the New York General Business Law to prohibit retail pet shops from selling most types of birds, while providing specific exceptions for certain domesticated birds. The legislation expands existing restrictions on selling animals in retail pet shops (which previously only covered dogs, cats, and rabbits) to include a ban on bird sales, with exemptions for domesticated game birds as defined in environmental conservation law, as well as chickens, turkeys, guinea fowl, peafowl, and pigeons. The bill allows retail pet shops to continue collaborating with animal adoption organizations to showcase birds for adoption, provided those organizations meet specific criteria, such as being a tax-exempt nonprofit registered with the state and not affiliated with or compensated by breeders. Retail pet shops can still receive a reasonable rental fee for providing adoption space. The law will take effect 180 days after being signed, giving businesses time to adjust to the new requirements. This legislation appears aimed at preventing the commercial sale of most bird species in retail settings while supporting animal adoption efforts.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8327