DE HB78 | 2009-2010 | 145th General Assembly

Delaware House Bill 78 (Prior Session Legislation)

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on March 10 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-01-19 - Stricken
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [HTML]

Summary

Very young puppies learn bite inhibition and appropriate play behaviors during the 5th to 8th week with the mom and littermates. Puppies who are separated before this age are much more at risk for serious biting behaviors and dog to dog aggression. Health considerations are also important. This Bill makes it unlawful to sell or otherwise transfer a puppy until it is 8 weeks of age so their natural tendencies will be mitigated.

Title

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Sale Or Transfer Of A Puppy Under The Age Of Eight Weeks Of Age.

History

Date	Chamber	Action
2010-01-19		Stricken
2009-03-10		Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

Delaware State Sources

Type	Source
Summary	http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis145.nsf/2bede841c6272c888025698400433a04/71aa4f1d7418946b852575700064fcf5?OpenDocument
Text	http://legis.delaware.gov/LIS/lis146.nsf/vwLegislation/HB+78/$file/legis.html?open