Connecticut 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 36 D · 11 R cosponsors

HB 5283 — AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS IN PET SHOPS.

Last action — HOUSE DESIGNATED HO. AMEND. SCH. B

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 47 sponsors

    47 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (36 D · 11 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

56 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HB 5283 allows municipalities in Connecticut to ban the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops. This change is significant because it empowers local governments to address concerns about animal welfare and the treatment of pets sold in stores. By giving towns the authority to implement such bans, the bill aims to promote responsible pet ownership and reduce the number of animals in shelters.

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General Assembly Raised Bill No.
House of Representatives General Assembly File No.
5283 February Session, 2026 LCO No.
59 February Session, 2026 House Bill No.
634 Referred to Committee on PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Introduced by:
5283 House of Representatives, March 18, 2026 The Committee on Planning and Development reported through REP.
(PD) AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS IN PET SHOPS.
KAVROS DEGRAW of the 17th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the House, that the bill ought to pass.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS IN PET SHOPS.
LCO 634 1 of 2 Raised Bill No.
HB5283 / File No.
5283 This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
59 1 HB5283 File No.
Section 1 October 1, 2026 7-148(c)(7)(D) PD Joint Favorable LCO 634 2 of 2
59 This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following sections:
Section 1 October 1, 2026 7-148(c)(7)(D) PD Joint Favorable HB5283 / File No.
59 2 HB5283 File No.
59 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.
In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.
Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.
OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
Municipalities Effect FY 27 $ FY 28 $ All Municipalities Potential See Below See Below Cost Explanation The bill authorizes municipalities to prohibit the sale of certain animals in pet shops within their jurisdiction.
This may result in a potential cost to municipalities beginning in FY 27 to the extent they require additional resources to enforce this provision.
The Out Years The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would continue into the future subject to inflation.
HB5283 / File No.
59 3 HB5283 File No.
59 OLR Bill Analysis HB 5283 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, 2026 COMMITTEE ACTION Planning and Development Committee Joint Favorable Yea 12 Nay 8 (03/06/2026) HB5283 / File No.
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Action History

  1. HOUSE DESIGNATED HO. AMEND. SCH. B

  2. AMENDMENT WITHDRAWN HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A

  3. BILL PASSED TEMPORARILY

  4. HOUSE DESIGNATED HO. AMEND. SCH. A

  5. FILE NO. 59

  6. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 64

  7. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  8. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  9. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/17/26

  10. FILED WITH LCO

  11. Joint Favorable

  12. PUBLIC HEARING 0227

  13. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Planning and Development

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47 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 140 not signed on

Sponsors (47)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (140)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5283?
HB 5283 is sponsored by Mike Demicco (Democratic), Aimee Berger-Girvalo (Democratic), Josh Elliott (Democratic), Jane M. Garibay (Democratic), Michael "MJ" Shannon (Democratic), Kaitlyn Shake (Democratic), Sarah Keitt (Democratic), Derek Slap (Democratic), Ben McGorty (Republican), Kevin Brown (Democratic), Renee LaMark Muir (Democratic), Michael D. Quinn (Democratic), Anne M. Hughes (Democratic), Julie Kushner (Democratic), Jason Doucette (Democratic), Frank Smith (Democratic), Mitch Bolinsky (Republican), Savet Constantine (Democratic), Brandon Chafee (Democratic), Nicole Klarides-Ditria (Republican), Kenneth Gucker (Democratic), Steven Winter (Democratic), William Heffernan (Democratic), Nicholas Menapace (Democratic), Rebecca Martinez (Democratic), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Gary A. Turco (Democratic), Jonathan Jacobson (Democratic), Raghib Allie-Brennan (Democratic), Anthony L. Nolan (Democratic), Cara Christine Pavalock-D'Amato (Republican), Tom Delnicki (Republican), Tracy Marra (Republican), Patrick E. Callahan (Republican), Laurie Sweet (Democratic), Farley Santos (Democratic), Hector Arzeno (Democratic), Lucy Dathan (Democratic), Tony J. Scott (Republican), Kerry S. Wood (Democratic), Bill Buckbee (Republican), Tina Courpas (Republican), Henri Martin (Republican), Hubert D. Delany (Democratic), Jennifer Leeper (Democratic), Eilish Collins Main (Democratic), and Amy Morrin Bello (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 5283?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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