Researcher: JSB Page 1 3/27/25
OLR Bill Analysis
HB 6832
AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO PROHIBIT THE SALE
OF DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS IN PET SHOPS.
SUMMARY
This bill authorizes municipalities to prohibit the sale of dogs, cats,
and rabbits in pet shops in their jurisdiction. It does so by amending the
general municipal powers statute to explicitly grant this authority,
regardless of existing state laws on pet shop licensing.
Under existing law and the bill, a “pet shop” is a place where animals
not born and raised on the premises are kept to be sold to the public
(CGS § 22-327(9)). The law prohibits anyone from operating a pet shop
without a license from the state Department of Agriculture (CGS § 22-
344(b)).
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2025
COMMITTEE ACTION
Planning and Development Committee
Joint Favorable
Yea 15 Nay 5 (03/12/2025)