2019 House Bill 4594

Ban monkeys and apes as pets

Introduced in the House

May 15, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Jim Ellison (D-26)

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

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture