Petfax Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill requires pet stores, breeders, and online sellers to give buyers a detailed report before they purchase a dog or cat. This report must include the breeder's name and address, how many animals they have sold in the last two years, and any history of animal welfare law violations.
• Sellers would have to provide a complete health history for every pet. This includes the animal's birth date, a list of all vaccines, and any known health problems or genetic conditions. If a vet has not examined the animal, the seller must tell the buyer that directly.
• The bill aims to stop bad actors from getting around the law. If a breeder has their license taken away for mistreating animals, they cannot simply put the license in a family member's name or start a new company at the same address to keep operating.
• The Federal Trade Commission would be in charge of making sure sellers are honest. Lying about where a pet came from or its health history would be treated as a deceptive business practice, which can lead to fines and other legal trouble.
• Even animal rescue groups and non-profits would have to follow some rules. If they paid money to get a dog or cat from someone else before putting it up for adoption, they must tell the new owner how much they paid and who they got the animal from.

Impact Analysis

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