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    AB-519
    Consumer Protection

    Pet broker sales.

    Engrossed
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Prohibits brokers from selling or arranging adoptions of puppies under one year old, cats, and rabbits.
    • Exempts private owners who transfer pets no more than three times per year from broker restrictions.
    • Allows animal shelters, rescue groups, and service animal transfers to continue operations without restrictions.

    Summary

    Assembly Member Berman's legislation to regulate pet brokers would prohibit third-party facilitators from selling or arranging adoptions of puppies under one year old, cats, and rabbits in California. The bill defines brokers as individuals or businesses that coordinate sales of animals bred by others for profit, including both in-person and online transactions.

    The measure creates several exemptions to allow continued pet transfers in specific circumstances. Private owners may sell or transfer up to three animals per calendar year, while government agencies, animal control facilities, shelters, and registered nonprofit rescue groups would maintain their current ability to arrange adoptions. The bill also exempts transfers of service animals and activities by youth education nonprofits focused on animal care.

    This proposal builds upon existing state law, which already requires pet dealers to maintain health and safety standards and prohibits online retailers from offering financing for dog, cat and rabbit sales. The new restrictions specifically target commercial brokers who serve as intermediaries between breeders and buyers, while preserving direct sales and nonprofit adoption channels.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 519 Berman Assembly Third Reading
    Assembly Business And Professions Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Business And Professions Hearing
    Do pass
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Roger NielloR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Steven ChoiR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Marc BermanD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Sabrina CervantesD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Profile
    Roger NielloR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Steven ChoiR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Marc BermanD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Sabrina CervantesD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Bob ArchuletaD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tom UmbergD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Steve BennettD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Akilah Weber PiersonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Matt HaneyD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Angelique AshbyD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Caroline MenjivarD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lola Smallwood-CuevasD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jesse ArreguinD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Suzette ValladaresR
    Senator
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Steve Bennett
    Steve BennettD
    California State Assembly Member
    Marc Berman
    Marc BermanD
    California State Assembly Member
    Co-Authors
    Tom Umberg
    Tom UmbergD
    California State Senator
    Sabrina Cervantes
    Sabrina CervantesD
    California State Senator
    Matt Haney
    Matt HaneyD
    California State Assembly Member
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/5/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 30, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    60511PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Prohibits brokers from selling or arranging adoptions of puppies under one year old, cats, and rabbits.
    • Exempts private owners who transfer pets no more than three times per year from broker restrictions.
    • Allows animal shelters, rescue groups, and service animal transfers to continue operations without restrictions.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Steve Bennett
    Steve BennettD
    California State Assembly Member
    Marc Berman
    Marc BermanD
    California State Assembly Member
    Co-Authors
    Tom Umberg
    Tom UmbergD
    California State Senator
    Sabrina Cervantes
    Sabrina CervantesD
    California State Senator
    Matt Haney
    Matt HaneyD
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Assembly Member Berman's legislation to regulate pet brokers would prohibit third-party facilitators from selling or arranging adoptions of puppies under one year old, cats, and rabbits in California. The bill defines brokers as individuals or businesses that coordinate sales of animals bred by others for profit, including both in-person and online transactions.

    The measure creates several exemptions to allow continued pet transfers in specific circumstances. Private owners may sell or transfer up to three animals per calendar year, while government agencies, animal control facilities, shelters, and registered nonprofit rescue groups would maintain their current ability to arrange adoptions. The bill also exempts transfers of service animals and activities by youth education nonprofits focused on animal care.

    This proposal builds upon existing state law, which already requires pet dealers to maintain health and safety standards and prohibits online retailers from offering financing for dog, cat and rabbit sales. The new restrictions specifically target commercial brokers who serve as intermediaries between breeders and buyers, while preserving direct sales and nonprofit adoption channels.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/5/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 519 Berman Assembly Third Reading
    Assembly Business And Professions Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Business And Professions Hearing
    Do pass
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Read first time. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 30, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    60511PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Roger NielloR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Steven ChoiR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Marc BermanD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Sabrina CervantesD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 15 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 3
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Roger NielloR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Steven ChoiR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Marc BermanD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Sabrina CervantesD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Bob ArchuletaD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tom UmbergD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Steve BennettD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Akilah Weber PiersonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Matt HaneyD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Angelique AshbyD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Caroline MenjivarD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lola Smallwood-CuevasD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jesse ArreguinD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Suzette ValladaresR
    Senator
    Committee Member