Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

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

In committee Last action May 6, 2026: HOUSE DESIGNATED HO. AMEND. SCH. B

Plain-language summary

HB 5283 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF DOGS, CATS AND RABBITS IN PET SHOPS. Primary sponsor: Mike Demicco (Democratic), Aimee Berger-Girvalo (Democratic), Josh Elliott (Democratic), Jane Garibay (Democratic), M.J. Shannon (Democratic), Kaitlyn Shake (Democratic/Working Families), Sarah Keitt (Democratic), Derek Slap (Democratic), Ben McGorty (Republican), Kevin Brown (Democratic), Renee Muir (Democratic), Michael Quinn (Democratic), Anne Hughes (Democratic), Julie Kushner (Democratic), Jason Doucette (Democratic), Frank Smith (Democratic/Working Families), Mitch Bolinsky (Republican), Savet Constantine (Democratic), Brandon Chafee (Democratic/Working Families), Nicole Klarides-Ditria (Republican), Ken Gucker (Democratic/Working Families), Steven Winter (Democratic), Bill Heffernan (Democratic), Nick Menapace (Democratic/Working Families), Amy Morrin Bello (Democratic/Working Families), Rebecca Martinez (Democratic), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Gary Turco (Democratic), Jonathan Jacobson (Democratic), Eilish Collins Main (Democratic), Raghib Allie-Brennan (Democratic), Anthony Nolan (Democratic), Cara Pavalock-D'Amato (Republican), Tom Delnicki (Republican), Tracy Marra (Republican), Pat Callahan (Republican), Laurie Sweet (Democratic/Working Families), Farley Santos (Democratic), Héctor Arzeno (Democratic), Lucy Dathan (Democratic), Tony Scott (Republican), Kerry Wood (Democratic), Billy Buckbee (Republican), Tina Courpas (Republican), Henri Martin (Republican), Hubert Delany (Democratic), Jenn Leeper (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2026): HOUSE DESIGNATED HO. AMEND. SCH. B.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mike Demicco (Democratic); Aimee Berger-Girvalo (Democratic); Josh Elliott (Democratic); Jane Garibay (Democratic); and 43 more.