AB506Introduced in the Assembly
Pets: sales of dogs, cats, and rabbits.
Introduced by Steve Bennett, District 38
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to add Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 122225) to Chapter 5 of Part 6 of Division 105 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to pets.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 477, Statutes of 2025.
October 9, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: AB 506 Bennett Concurrence in Senate Amendments · September 9, 2025
70
Yes
4
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
80 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Hadwick | 1 | Absent |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Yes |
| James Gallagher | 3 | Absent |
| Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | 4 | Yes |
| Joe Patterson | 5 | Yes |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | Yes |
| David Tangipa | 8 | No |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Absent |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 13.
Referred to Coms. on B. & P. and JUD.
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
Re-referred to Coms. on JUD. and B. & P. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
Coauthors revised.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 18. Noes 0.) (April 22).
Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (May 23).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 71. Noes 2. Page 1833.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Coms. on B. P. & E.D. and JUD.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (June 23). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (July 8).
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Referred to suspense file.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 29).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 36. Noes 2. Page 2613.).
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 70. Noes 4. Page 3107.).
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 477, Statutes of 2025.
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