Legislation & Advocacy
The IAPP strongly supports the folllowing on-going legislation:
Massachusetts: Parrot Sales Ban
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Summary: A Bill (H.5137) 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.
New York City: Bird Retail Sales Ban
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Summary: An ordinance banning the Retail Sale of Birds
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Status: Under consideration
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Take Action: NYC residents, urge your councilmember to support this bill.
Recent Victories:
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Radnor Township, CA: Expanded Retail Sales Ban | An ordinance banning the retail sale of “pets” (including birds) was enacted in May 2026.
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West Hollywood, CA: Expanded Retail Sales Ban | An ordinance banning the retail sale of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, arachnids, and hermit crabs was enacted in September 2025.
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Easton, PA: Expanded Retail Sales Ban | An ordinance banning the retail sale of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians was enacted in September 2025.
Recent Victories:
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West Hollywood, CA: Expanded Retail Sales Ban
An ordinance banning the retail sale of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, arachnids, and hermit crabs was enacted in September 2025.
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Easton, PA: Expanded Retail Sales Ban
An ordinance banning the retail sale of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians was enacted in September 2025.
Advocacy
The IAPP supports various initiatives that seek to improve the welfare of parrots in the wild and in captivity. Below are some free-to-use-resources that IAPP partners have provided -- you are free to use and/or adapt any of these resources your own efforts.
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"Banning the Retail Sale of Birds" flyer by World Animal Protection.
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Op-Ed Template about the Parrot Crisis
In March of 2025, the IAPP held a workshop exploring different ways everyday people can get involved in legislative initiatives for the betterment of parrots. You can watch the recording or view the slides.
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!