Regulate, don’t eliminate: Minnesota’s pet bill risks unintended consequences

By: Lauren Calmet

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 660

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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At first glance, a bill to ban pet stores from selling puppies and kittens might sound like a good idea if you only hear one side of the story. But scratch beneath the surface, and you’ll find that the proposed legislation (HF2627/SF1943) is a counterproductive and misguided measure that has already failed in California.

California enacted a similar law with the same goals in mind. What followed wasn’t progress. It was chaos. Shelters …

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