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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