The Beagle Freedom Act aims to prohibit the sale of dogs and cats bred by individuals or entities that have received certain violations from the United States Department of Agriculture. Specifically, dealers or kennels are barred from selling or offering for sale any dog or cat bred by a person who has received a direct or critical violation or three or more indirect violations within the past two years. Additionally, the act mandates that individuals, kennels, and animal testing facilities that do not require a dog or cat must offer them for adoption to a releasing agency, ensuring that these animals are not euthanized without a reasonable opportunity for adoption.

The bill also establishes recordkeeping requirements for those engaged in raising dogs or cats for research purposes, including detailed documentation of the animals' acquisition, disposition, and medical care. Furthermore, it provides whistleblower protections for employees reporting potential violations of the act, and it requires the Department of Agriculture to submit annual reports on the implementation and enforcement of the act. Violations of the act are classified as misdemeanors of the third degree, and the Department is authorized to create necessary regulations for its enforcement. The act is set to take effect 120 days after its passage.