2013 Senate Bill 669

Ban monkeys and apes as pets

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 7, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

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 Agriculture