HB 131

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
  • Introduced in House May 01, 2025
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

An Act To Amend Titles 6 And 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pet Stores And Animal Welfare.

Abstract

This Act fosters the humane treatment of animals and prevents animal cruelty by prohibiting retail pet stores from selling dogs or cats. It further authorizes retail pet stores to collaborate with animal shelters and animal rescue organizations to offer space to showcase dogs or cats for adoption. The Office of Animal Welfare will be responsible for enforcing this Act. Retailers will receive a civil penalty of no more than $500 for each prohibited sale. This Act takes effect 6 months after its enactment into law.

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May 14, 2025

House

Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 6 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
Health & Human Development

May 01, 2025

House

Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House

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  • Referral-Committee
Health & Human Development

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