AN ACT PROHIBITING THE SALE OF CATS, DOGS AND RABBITS IN PET SHOPS.

HB 5138 prohibits pet shops from selling cats, dogs, and rabbits after January 1, 2026. This directly affects pet shop businesses that currently sell these animals, requiring them to stop the practice or risk having their licenses revoked by the Commissioner of Agriculture. The law aims to prevent sales originating from puppy mills and other inhumane breeding facilities, as stated in the bill’s purpose. It creates a clear deadline for compliance and enforcement through license revocation.