BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
HB 2344: Dogs and cats
Concerning consumer protection with respect to the sale and adoption of dogs and cats.
Summary
- Prohibits pet stores from selling a dog or cat.
- Establishes requirements for animal care and control agencies and animal rescue groups when displaying a dog or cat for adoption at a pet store.
From the House Bill Analysis 2020 (HB 2344), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 13, 2020
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Sherry Appleton (D-23)
- Introduced
- January 13, 2020 in the House
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
- Companion bill
- SB 6221
AN ACT Relating to consumer protection with respect to the sale and adoption of dogs and cats;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Sherry Appleton (D-23)
2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.
- Prefiled for introduction.
HB 2344 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2344 (2025–26) Safe cookware
- HB 2344 (2023–24) Boundary review filings
- HB 2344 (2017–18) Adult family home evacuation
- HB 2344 (2015–16) County ferry districts
- HB 2344 (2013–14) Vehicle sales/ign. interlock
- HB 2344 (2011–12) Corporate officers
- HB 2344 (2009–10) Resident undergrad tuition
- HB 2344 (2007–08) Rail corridors