Links to legislative information
FEDERAL LEGISLATION
Nothing has been introduced to date.
LEGISLATION BY STATE
Illinois
HB 1711 – Provides that 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 or animal shelter.
New York
S01130/A04283-Prohibits the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits by retail pet shops; authorizes space for adoption
Pennsylvania
SB 234-Pet Retail Sales Ban (Victoria’s Law)
Washington
HB 1424 in Washington state is on its way to Governor Inslee to be signed into law. This will prevent any new puppy-selling pet stores from opening in the state.
LEGISLATION BY CITY
Chicago
SO2020-2827 – Prohibits the sale of puppy mill dogs in Chicago