2013 House Bill 4300

Ban monkeys and apes as pets

Introduced in the House

Feb. 21, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Andrew Kandrevas (D-13)

To prohibit the ownership, possession, breeding, sale, or importation of nonhuman primates (monkeys and apes) as pets. The bill authorizes exemptions for possession by zoos, veterinarians or specified officials, and “grandfathers” existing owners.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

May 22, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.