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Senate approves bill restricting retail sale of commercially sourced puppies after warning for small retailers
Summary
The Senate passed House Bill 1011 to curb retail sales of commercially sourced dogs and cats, a measure sponsors said would disrupt the "puppy mill pipeline" and encourage adoptions; opponents warned the ban will close small pet stores, reduce consumer choice and risk a black market.
House Bill 1011 was adopted by the Senate on March 27 after debate over how best to address the supply chain that delivers commercially bred puppies to retail pet stores.
Sponsor Senator Roberts said the bill seeks to reduce overpopulation in shelters and end inhumane sourcing practices. "This is a bill about trying to make sure that the dogs and cats in our state…
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