HB 131·DE·house
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 6 AND 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PET STORES AND ANIMAL WELFARE.
Signed into LawFiled May 1, 2025
Sponsor: Kim Williams (D)
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Signed
Jul 28, 2026
Summary
The bill prohibits any retail pet store or broker from selling, leasing, or otherwise transferring cats or dogs, while still allowing stores to host shelter or rescue adoptions under strict conditions. Violations carry a $500 civil penalty per animal, and the Office of Animal Welfare is tasked with enforcement.
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