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SB792

Pet shops; sale of puppy mill dogs prohibited, civil penalty.

Status:
In Senate

Latest Action: Feb. 3, 2026
Senate: Continued to next session in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (8-Y 6-N)

Chief Patron:
Bill Stanley (R)

Session:
2026 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Pet shops; sale of puppy mill dogs prohibited; civil penalty.

Makes it unlawful for any pet shop to knowingly sell, offer for sale, or transfer any puppy mill dog, as defined in the bill. Any pet shop violating the provisions of the bill is subject to a civil penalty of $2,000 per dog offered for sale, sold, or transferred.
  • Bill History

  • 01/23/2026 - Senate: Presented and ordered printed 26105924D
  • 01/23/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
  • 01/30/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB792)
  • 02/03/2026 - Senate: Assigned HACNR sub: Companion Animals
  • 02/03/2026 - Senate: Continued to next session in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (8-Y 6-N)