Ethics Over Aesthetics Act.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill bans anyone from importing for profit, selling, or offering for sale in California any pet that has been genetically altered solely for appearance or non‑health reasons. Violations are treated as separate offenses for each animal and carry a civil fine of at least $5,000, enforceable by local district or city attorneys.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 3870.) · Jan 29, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jun 29, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jun 16, 2026
• Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Hearing
  Business, Professions and Economic Development · Jun 1, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jan 15, 2026

History

1. Jun 1, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 1). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
2. May 13, 2026From 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.
3. May 6, 2026Referred to Coms. on B. P. & E.D., JUD. and APPR.
4. Jan 29, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 3870.)
5. Jan 29, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
6. Jan 16, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
7. Jan 15, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (January 15).
8. Jan 15, 2026Coauthors revised.
9. Jan 13, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (January 13). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
10. Jan 8, 2026Assembly Rule 56 suspended. (Page 3717.)
11. Jan 8, 2026(Pending re-refer to Com. on JUD.)
12. Jan 6, 2026Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.

The 12 most recent of 22 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Leticia Castillo (R) · sponsor
• Bryan
• Castillo
• Dixon
• Jones
• Ochoa Bogh

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