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 multiple indirect violations within a two-year period. Additionally, the act mandates that persons, kennels, and animal testing facilities that do not require the dogs or cats in their possession 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 acquisition, disposition, and care of the animals. It provides whistleblower protections for employees reporting potential violations of the act, and it imposes penalties for violations, classifying them as misdemeanors of the third degree. The Department of Agriculture is tasked with collecting data on compliance and enforcement, with annual reports due to legislative committees starting July 1, 2026. The act is set to take effect 120 days after its passage.