Delaware General Assembly

Signed 7/23/26

Becomes effective upon date of signature of the Governor or upon date specified

5/1/25

K. Williams

Rep. Neal
Sen. Walsh

Reps. Morrison, Snyder-Hall, Ross Levin, Lambert, Gorman, Chukwuocha, Berry, Griffith
Sen. Cruce, Hansen, Sturgeon, Hoffner

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 6 AND 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PET STORES AND ANIMAL WELFARE.

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 enactment into law.

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1/23/27

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