2022 Regular SessionIndiana Legislature

HB1160: Retail sale of dogs or cats.

Legislative Summary

Retail sale of dogs or cats. Provides that a retail pet store may not sell or offer to sell a dog or cat unless the dog or cat was obtained from an animal rescue organization or a government entity that operates an animal shelter or impounding facility. Requires that a retail pet store maintain certain records for not less than one year after the dog or cat is sold, adopted, or given away. Provides that a retail pet store must post the name and business address of the person or organization from which the dog or cat was obtained on the dog's or cat's cage. Makes it a Class C infraction if a retail pet store violates these provisions.

Bill History

1/6/2022
Authored by Representative Campbell
House of Representatives
1/6/2022
Coauthored by Representative Saunders
House of Representatives
1/6/2022
First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/6/2022)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development(House of Representatives)
Sine Die

Sponsors

Democrat: 1
Republican: 1

Primary Sponsor

Chris Campbell
Chris Campbell
Democrat

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/5/202287.3 KB
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note1/5/202259.5 KB