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Committee approves amended ban on retail sale of dogs and cats by pet stores; some members reserve floor votes
Summary
Assembly Bill 487, as amended, would prohibit retail pet stores from selling or transferring ownership of dogs and cats; the committee adopted the amendment and passed the measure out of committee with several members stating reservations they may change their votes on the floor.
Committee staff summarized Assembly Bill 487 as a measure that revises provisions related to the sale of certain pets. The bill’s provisions include a prohibition on retail pet stores selling or transferring ownership of any dog or cat. Legislative staff also reported an amendment that revises definitions for "retail pet store" and "dealer," removes a mens rea requirement for some violations, and a second amendment submitted by the Humane Society to delete a provision that would have prohibited transfers on streets and public places.
Assemblymember Hansen and Assemblymember Kasama told the committee they supported the intent but could not support a total ban; both indicated they would vote "no" in committee or reserved the right to change their vote on the floor. Assemblymember Karas said she had concerns about banning legitimate businesses but voted yes in committee while reserving a potential floor change. Vice Chair LaRue Hatch moved to amend and do pass; Assemblymember Karas seconded. The committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill out of committee; the chair noted Assemblymember Hansen and Assemblymember Kasama as recorded nays.
Ending: The committee adopted AB 487 as amended and assigned the floor statement to Assemblymember Marzola; several members stated reservations about their floor votes.
