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CT HB05283
CT HB05283An Act Authorizing Municipalities To Prohibit The Sale Of Dogs, Cats And Rabbits In Pet Shops.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To authorize municipalities to prohibit the sale of certain animals in pet shops.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes municipalities, or local governments, to prohibit the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops, which are defined in section 22-327 of the general statutes, and this change will take effect on October 1, 2026, by amending section 7-148 of the general statutes, which outlines the powers of municipalities.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Raghib Allie-Brennan (D),
Brandon Chafee (D),
Eilish Collins Main (D),
Savet Constantine (D),
Nicholas Gauthier (D),
Ken Gucker (D),
William Heffernan (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Nicole Klarides-Ditria (R),
Rebecca Martinez (D),
Nicholas Menapace (D),
Amy Morrin Bello (D),
Gary Turco (D),
Steven Winter (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Planning and Development Committee (Joint)
Last Action
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/17/26 5:00 PM (on 03/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05283&which_year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05283-R00-HB.PDF |
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