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H 4319·MA·house

An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops

FailedFiled Mar 27, 2025
Sponsor: Adam J. Scanlon (D)
Latest Action

House: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Jun 8, 2026

Summary

The bill would amend state law to prohibit licensed pet shops from selling or offering for sale dogs, cats, rabbits, or guinea pigs. Pet shops could still provide space for animal rescues or shelters to showcase those animals for adoption, as long as the shop does not own the animals. It also leaves room for towns, cities, or other localities to set their own rules on such sales.

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