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Int 0912-2026 · BillCommittee · May 20, 2026

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
Step 1 of 4 · Introduced
Cosponsors
18
Committee
Committee on Health
Introduced
May 20, 2026

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

May 20, 2026

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