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HB1556Introduced in the House

ANIMAL WELFARE-PRO BREEDER

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Introduced by William Davis, District 30

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Defines "professional breeder". Provides that an animal shelter shall not accept a dog or cat from an animal shelter licensed under the Act or an out-of-state animal control facility, rescue group, or animal shelter that is duly licensed in their state or is a not-for-profit organization unless it obtains documentation attesting that the dog or cat was not obtained through compensation or payment made to a cat breeder, dog breeder, dog dealer, or dog broker. Provides that an animal shelter shall not obtain a dog or cat by any means other than owner surrender, transfer from an animal control facility, an order by law enforcement, or an animal shelter in compliance with provisions concerning reporting of animals. Provides that a pet shop operator or dog dealer (rather than just a pet shop operator) may offer for sale a dog or cat only if the dog or cat is obtained from an animal control facility, animal shelter, or professional breeder (rather than just an animal control facility or an animal shelter) located in-state or out-of-state, that is in compliance with provisions concerning animal control facilities and animal shelters supplying to pet shop operators and requirements of professional dog breeders. Removes provisions concerning the requirement that a pet shop operator shall keep a record of each dog or cat offered for sale. Provides for requirements of professional dog breeders.

Where it stands

House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. William "Will" Davis

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  8. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. William "Will" Davis

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  10. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. William "Will" Davis

  11. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  12. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  13. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith

  15. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  16. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  17. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  18. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  19. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  20. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  21. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  22. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  23. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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