The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5900, seeks to amend current statutes to explicitly prohibit the cultivation of octopus for human consumption and the use of octopus for entertainment purposes. This legislative action is aimed at addressing ethical concerns surrounding the treatment of octopuses in both agricultural and entertainment contexts.

The bill introduces new legal language that establishes these prohibitions, thereby reinforcing the commitment to animal welfare and environmental considerations. No specific deletions from existing law are noted in the text, indicating a straightforward addition to the legal framework regarding the treatment of octopuses.