NYC Council Introduction 912

intro.nyc/0912-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Prohibiting the sale of birds in pet shops.
Status: Committee Committee on Health
Sponsored by Harvey D. Epstein
Introduced: May 20, 2026

This bill would prohibit the sale of birds in pet shops. Such prohibition would apply to non-poultry birds typically kept as a pet or companion animal, including, but not limited to, parrots, cockatiels, finches, parakeets, and macaws.