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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1424

HB 1424: Dogs and cats/consumers

Concerning consumer protection with respect to the sale and adoption of dogs and cats.

Summary

  • Permits a retail pet store in business before July 25, 2021, to sell dogs only if the retail pet store meets certain conditions.
  • Requires retail pet stores to disclose certain information in advertisements, at retail pet store locations, and in writing to the consumer before the sale of a dog.
  • Establishes a class 1 civil infraction of $250 for retail pet stores who violate requirements for selling dogs, and prohibits a retail pet store with three or more violations in one year from selling dogs.
  • Limits all dog breeders to having no more than 50 intact dogs over the age of 6 months at one time.
  • Prohibits the use of consumer leases, retail installment transactions, and consumer loans for the purchase of a dog or cat.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1424), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 16, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 2, 2023
  4. Passed SenateApr 5, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 1, 2023
  6. LawMay 1, 2023
Prime sponsor
April Berg (D-44)
Introduced
January 18, 2023 in the House
Last action
May 1, 2023
Session law
Chapter 208, Laws of 2023
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1424, ESHB 1424

AN ACT Relating to consumer protection with respect to the sale and adoption of dogs and cats;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: April Berg (D-44)

29 co-sponsors (29 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Amy Walen D-48Tarra Simmons D-23Shelley Kloba D-1Chipalo Street D-37Jamila Taylor D-30Emily Alvarado D-34Jessica Bateman D-22Monica Jurado Stonier D-49Dave Paul D-10Mary Fosse D-38Nicole Macri D-43Julia Reed D-36Liz Berry D-36Tana Senn D-41Davina Duerr D-1Marcus Riccelli D-3Beth Doglio D-22Lisa Callan D-5Strom Peterson D-21Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Chris Stearns D-47Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21Roger Goodman D-45My-Linh Thai D-41Larry Springer D-45Mia Gregerson D-33Alex Ramel D-40Steve Bergquist D-11Gerry Pollet D-46

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1424
92 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican35500
How each member voted

Yea (92)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 5, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1424
39 Yea 9 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican11900
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 14, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1424
92 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican35401
How each member voted

Yea (92)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023. (ESHB 1424)
  2. Chapter 208, 2023 Laws. (ESHB 1424)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1424)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1424)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1424)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1424)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 92; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1424)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1424)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 39; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1424)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1424)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (ESHB 1424)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1424)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1424)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1424)
  15. BFGT - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1424)
  16. Referred to Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade. (ESHB 1424)
  17. And refer to Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade. (ESHB 1424)
  18. LAW - Majority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1424)
  19. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1424)
  20. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (ESHB 1424)
  21. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1424)
  22. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1424)
  23. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1424)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1424)
  25. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  26. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1424)
  27. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  28. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1424)
  29. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  30. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1424)
  31. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1424)
  32. CPB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1424)
  33. CPB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  34. Minority; do not pass.
  35. Minority; without recommendation.
  36. CPB - Executive action taken by committee.
  37. First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.

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