Bill

S 5709

Prohibits the importing, possession, or sale of any part or product of the skin or body of a kangaroo for commercial purposes

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jabari Brisport and 3 co-sponsors

The bill would prohibit importing, possessing, or selling any kangaroo skin or body-part product for commercial purposes.

REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

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Bill Summary · S 5709

Bill Number: S 5709
Title: Prohibits the importing, possession, or sale of any part or product of the skin or body of a kangaroo for commercial purposes
Status: Referred to the Agriculture Committee
Introduced: February 28, 2025
Classification: Bill (state-level)

The bill would prohibit importing, possessing, or selling any part or product derived from the skin or body of a kangaroo for commercial purposes.
The text provided does not include specific definitions, exemptions, or penalties, so the exact scope (e.g., what qualifies as a “part or product,” or whether certain uses are exempt) is not specified here.

Companion Bills (Assembly): A 3150 (listed as companion)
Prior-Session Legislation: S 8829 (indicating a similar or related proposal from a prior session)

Entities involved in the kangaroo product trade, including importers, distributors, retailers, manufacturers, and any business or individual possessing kangaroo skin or body-part products for commercial purposes.
Potentially broader impact on fashion, cosmetics, souvenirs, and other industries that use animal-derived materials, depending on definitions and any exemptions in the final text.

Current stage: Refer to Agriculture Committee.
As of the provided information, there are no additional actions listed beyond referral to the committee. The companion Assembly bill and prior-session legislation suggest ongoing interest in addressing kangaroo-derived products.

The bill aligns with animal welfare and wildlife conservation concerns by restricting commerce in kangaroo-derived products. If enacted, it would reduce or eliminate legal channels for importing, possessing, or selling these products for commercial purposes within the state.
Potential economic effects include disruption to businesses currently handling kangaroo products and possible shifts toward alternative materials. The absence of detailed definitions or penalties in the provided summary means exact regulatory reach and enforcement mechanisms would depend on the bill’s final language.

Monitor Agricultural Committee actions for amendments, hearings, or a committee vote.
Review the final bill text for definitions (e.g., “part or product,” “commercial purposes”), exemptions, and penalties.
Compare with the companion Assembly bill (A 3150) for alignment and potential conference actions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.