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S650Introduced in the Senate

Banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops

Introduced

Introduced by Patrick O'Connor, District 01-NOR

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.

Where it stands

Accompanied a new draft, see S2720

November 19, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

  2. House concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  4. Accompanied a new draft, see S2720

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