AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 6 AND 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PET STORES AND ANIMAL WELFARE.
What it does: This Act fosters the humane treatment of animals and prevents animal cruelty by prohibiting retail pet stores from selling dogs or cats. It further authorizes retail pet stores to collaborate with animal shelters and animal rescue organizations to offer space to showcase dogs or cats for adoption. The Office of Animal Welfare will be responsible for enforcing this Act. Retailers will receive a civil penalty of no more than $500 for each prohibited sale. This Act takes effect 6 months after its enactment into law. (official summary)
Question before the chamber: SM
The tally
Yes 15 · No 6 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no.
The full roll (21)
Yes 15
No 6
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.