ESHB 1424 — Concerning consumer protection with respect to the sale and adoption of dogs and cats.
Signed into law — Chapter 208, Laws of 2023
- Sponsor
- Berg
- Introduced
- February 14, 2023
- Status
- C 208 L 23
- Last action
- Effective date 7/23/2023. (May 1, 2023)
What this bill does
Prohibits a retail pet store from selling cats and dogs. Establishes requirements for animal care and control agencies and animal rescue groups who offer dogs and cats for adoption at retail pet stores. Prohibits the use of consumer leases, retail installment transactions, and consumer loans for the purchase of a dog or cat.
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Floor votes
- House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 2, 202392 yea · 5 nay · 1 not voting
- House — Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 14, 202392 yea · 4 nay · 2 not voting
- Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 5, 202339 yea · 9 nay · 1 not voting
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