The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6832, aims to empower municipalities to enact ordinances that prohibit the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops. This bill amends section 7-148 of the general statutes by adding a new provision that allows municipalities to regulate the sale of these animals, despite existing laws in chapter 435. The specific language inserted into the law states that municipalities may "prohibit the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops, as defined in section 22-327."

Additionally, the bill repeals a subparagraph of the existing law that pertains to the regulation of animals, ensuring that municipalities retain the authority to manage animal welfare without adopting breed-specific ordinances. The effective date for this new provision is set for October 1, 2025. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance animal welfare by giving local governments the tools to restrict the sale of certain pets in commercial settings.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 7-148