Retail Pet Stores/Prohibit Selling Dogs or Cats
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 6 AND 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PET STORES AND ANIMAL WELFARE.” Read the full text
153rd General Assembly
What it does
This Act fosters the humane treatment of animals and prevents animal cruelty by prohibiting retail pet stores from selling dogs or cats. It further authorizes retail pet stores to collaborate with animal shelters and animal rescue organizations to offer space to showcase dogs or cats for adoption. The Office of Animal Welfare will be responsible for enforcing this Act. Retailers will receive a civil penalty of no more than $500 for each prohibited sale. This Act takes effect 6 months after its e
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced · May 1, 2025
Signed · Jul 28, 2026
Latest official status shown, exactly as the official record states it. The step by step history lives on the official page linked below.
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
Recorded voteHouse · 2026-06-18 · Passed · Yes 41, No 0, NotVoting 0, Conflict 0, Absent 0, Vacant 0
Recorded voteSenate · 2026-06-16 · Passed · Yes 15, No 6, NotVoting 0, Conflict 0, Absent 0, Vacant 0
Recorded voteHouse · 2026-01-20 · Passed · Yes 33, No 4, NotVoting 1, Conflict 1, Absent 3, Vacant 0
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Delaware legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Signed (Jul 28, 2026).