Legislation
The IAPP Strongly Supports the On-Going Legislation Listed Below:
Massachusetts: Parrot Sales Ban
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Summary: A Bill (HD.4910) Banning the Sale of Parrots
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Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules
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Take Action: Massachusetts residents, urge your legislators to support this bill.
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New York State: Bird Retail Sales Ban
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Summary: A Bill (A08327) Banning the Retail Sale of Birds
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Take Action: New York state residents, urge your Assemblymember to support this bill.
New York City: Bird Retail Sales Ban
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Summary: A Bill (A08327) Banning the Retail Sale of Birds
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Status: Referred to the Assembly Committee on Agriculture
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Take Action: New York state residents, urge your Assemblymember to support this bill.
West Hollywood, CA: Expanded Retail Sales Ban
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Summary: An ordinance banning the retail sale of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, arachnids, and hermit crabs.
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Status: The city council unanimously approved the ordinance in August 2025. The ordinance should be considered for a final vote at the September 15th council meeting.
Get Involved!
The IAPP does not directly get involved with legislative efforts, but IAPP members representing a number of organizations are involved in various advocacy, legislative, and policy efforts that promote positive welfare of parrots as well as shield them from harm. Occasionally, IAPP members meet to connect, learn, and collaborate. If you'd like to join our network, be in touch with this form!