2024 Regular Session • Kentucky Legislature
SB157: AN ACT relating to the sale of dogs and cats.
Legislative Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 258 to define terms; prohibit retail pet shops from selling dogs or cats unless the animal was obtained from an animal shelter or qualified breeder; prohibit retail pet shops from selling a dog or cat that is less than eight weeks old, or selling a dog or cat to anyone under the age of eighteen; prohibit local governments from passing ordinances that conflict with this Act; amend KRS 258.990 to establish a penalty for a violation.
Bill History
1/31/2024
introduced in Senate
Senate
1/31/2024
to Committee on Committees (S)
Senate
2/5/2024
to Agriculture (S)
Senate
2/13/2024
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
Senate
2/14/2024
2nd reading, to Rules
Senate
2/20/2024
floor amendment (1) filed
Senate
Amendments
Senate Floor Amendment
Senate Floor Amendment 1
Not Adopted
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(1/31/2024)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Rules(Senate)
Sine Die
Sponsors
Republican: 1
Primary Sponsor

Jason Howell
Republican