Legislation & Advocacy
The IAPP strongly supports the folllowing on-going legislation:
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.
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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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.
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 consideratoin
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Take Action: NYC residents, urge your councilmember to support this bill.
Rhode Island: An Act Relating to Animals and Animal Husbandry -- Psittacine Birds
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Summary: A Bill (S0398) to Stop the Retail Sale of Parrots in the State of Rhode Island
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Status: Referred to Senate Environment & Agriculture
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Take Action: Rhode Island residents, urge your representatives to support House H5214, and your senators to support Senate Bill S0398
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!