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H 5137·MA·house

An Act to protecting Avian rights and restricting ongoing trade

FailedFiled Jul 21, 2025
Sponsor: Shirley Arriaga (D)
Latest Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5643

Aug 10, 2026

Summary

The bill bans the sale, exchange, trade, barter, lease, or permanent transfer of parrots, except when a parrot is given without payment to a registered animal rescue organization or a public animal control shelter. Those organizations may then give a parrot to an individual without compensation. Violations carry a fine of up to $1,000 per bird.

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