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AB 1382: Ethics Over Aesthetics Act.
What AB 1382 does, verified August 15, 2026
The bill aims to regulate the importation and sale of transgenic pet animals with cosmetic traits. It prohibits the importation, sale, or offering for sale of such animals in the state, except under certain conditions. Violations of this prohibition are punishable by a civil penalty of not less than $5,000. The district attorney or city attorney can bring an action to enforce the prohibition. The bill adds new regulations to existing laws regarding the importation and sale of wild animals and pets in the state.
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Last action: In committee: Held under submission. (2026-08-13)Alert me
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| Aug. 13, 2026 | In committee: Held under submission. |
| Jun. 29, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Jun. 17, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (June 16). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jun. 01, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (June 1). Re-referred to Com. on JUD. |
| May. 13, 2026 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D. |