Prohibits the importing, possession, or sale of any part or product of the skin or body of a kangaroo for commercial purposes
This bill bans the commercial import, possession (with intent to sell), or sale of any kangaroo body part or product, including skin, meat, or bones. It directly affects businesses involved in trading kangaroo-derived goods, such as leather or fur exporters. The law imposes civil penalties of up to $1,000 for first offenses and $5,000 for repeat violations. It specifically covers red kangaroos, eastern grey kangaroos, western grey kangaroos, and common wallaroos, while clarifying it does not override existing animal welfare laws.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Bores
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Diana Moreno
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
Co
JG
Jessica González-Rojas
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
MaryJane Shimsky
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
William Colton
DDemocratic
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