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CT HB05283

CT HB05283
An Act Authorizing Municipalities To Prohibit The Sale Of Dogs, Cats And Rabbits In Pet Shops.

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Introduced
02/19/2026
In Committee
03/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/06/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To authorize municipalities to prohibit the sale of certain animals in pet shops.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes municipalities, starting October 1, 2026, to prohibit the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops, which are defined in section 22-327 of existing law, by adding this authority to a section of the general statutes that already allows towns to regulate animals and prevent cruelty.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (47)

Raghib Allie-Brennan (D),  Hector Arzeno (D),  Aimee Berger-Girvalo (D),  Mitch Bolinsky (R),  Kevin Brown (D),  Billy Buckbee (R),  Pat Callahan (R),  Brandon Chafee (D),  Eilish Collins Main (D),  Savet Constantine (D),  Katherine Courpas (R),  Lucy Dathan (D),  Hubert Delany (D),  Tom Delnicki (R),  Mike Demicco (D),  Jason Doucette (D),  Josh Elliott (D),  Jane Garibay (D),  Nicholas Gauthier (D),  Ken Gucker (D),  William Heffernan (D),  Anne Hughes (D),  Jonathan Jacobson (D),  Sarah Keitt (D),  Nicole Klarides-Ditria (R),  Julie Kushner (D),  Mary LaMark Muir (D),  Jenn Leeper (D),  Tracy Marra (R),  Henri Martin (R),  Rebecca Martinez (D),  Ben McGorty (R),  Nicholas Menapace (D),  Amy Morrin Bello (D),  Anthony Nolan (D),  Cara Pavalock-D'Amato (R),  Michael Quinn (D),  Farley Santos (D),  Tony Scott (R),  Kaitlyn Shake (D),  Michael Shannon (D),  Derek Slap (D),  Frank Smith (D),  Laurie Sweet (D),  Gary Turco (D),  Steven Winter (D),  Kerry Wood (D), 

Other Sponsors (1)

Planning and Development Committee (Joint)

Last Action

House Designated House Amendment Schedule B 6214 (on 05/06/2026)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Other Commerce
Local Government
  • ‐ General Local Government
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05283&which_year=2026 02/18/2026
House Schedule B LCO# 6214 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05283-R00HB-AMD.pdf 05/07/2026
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 6214 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05283-R00LCO06214-FNA.pdf 05/07/2026
House Schedule A LCO# 4528 (J) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/amd/H/pdf/2026HB-05283-R00HA-AMD.pdf 05/05/2026
House LCO Amendment #4528 (J) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04528-R00-AMD.pdf 04/22/2026
House LCO Amendment #4541 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04541-R00-AMD.pdf 04/22/2026
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4541 (Potential Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05283-R00LCO04541-FNA.pdf 04/22/2026
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4528 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05283-R00LCO04528-FNA.PDF 04/22/2026
House LCO Amendment #3801 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO03801-R00-AMD.pdf 04/21/2026
House LCO Amendment #3802 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO03802-R00-AMD.pdf 04/21/2026
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 3802 (Potential Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05283-R00LCO03802-FNA.PDF 04/21/2026
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 3801 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05283-R00LCO03801-FNA.PDF 04/21/2026
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4282 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05283-R00LCO04282-FNA.PDF 04/21/2026
House LCO Amendment #4282 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO04282-R00-AMD.pdf 04/20/2026
House LCO Amendment #3941 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/lcoamd/pdf/2026LCO03941-R00-AMD.pdf 04/20/2026
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 3941 (Minimal Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/fna/pdf/2026HB-05283-R00LCO03941-FNA.pdf 04/20/2026
Bill Analysis For File Copy 59 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/BA/PDF/2026HB-05283-R000059-BA.PDF 03/18/2026
Fiscal Note For File Copy 59 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/FN/PDF/2026HB-05283-R000059-FN.PDF 03/18/2026
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05283-R01-HB.PDF 03/18/2026
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05283-R00-HB.PDF 02/18/2026
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