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Int 1325-2025 · BillFiled (End of Session) · Jun 29, 2025

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale of birds in pet shops

Introduced
Reported from Committee
Passed Council
Local Law
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Christopher Marte
Sponsor
Christopher MarteDemocratDistrict 1
Cosponsors
11
Introduced
Jun 29, 2025

Summary

This bill would prohibit the sale of birds in pet shops. Such prohibition would apply to non-poultry birds typically kept as a pet or companion animal, including, but not limited to, parrots, cockatiels, finches, parakeets, and macaws.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Jun 29, 2025