AB 519
Pet broker sales.
Became law · by Berman, Bennett, Umberg · full text and history
Latest floor vote
Assembly floor, 2025-09-08: (PASS), 73 ayes, 0 noes, 7 not voting · AB 519 Berman Concurrence in Senate Amendments
Aye (73): Al Muratsuchi D, Alex Lee D, Anamarie Ávila Farías D, Ash Kalra D, Avelino Valencia D, Blanca Pacheco D, Blanca Rubio D, Buffy Wicks D, Carl DeMaio R, Catherine Stefani D, Cecilia Aguiar-Curry D, Celeste Rodriguez D, Chris Rogers D, Christopher Ward D, Corey Jackson D, Cottie Petrie-Norris D, Damon Connolly D, Darshana R. Patel D, David Alvarez D, Dawn Addis D, Diane Dixon R, Diane Papan D, Esmeralda Soria D, Gail Pellerin D, Greg Wallis R, Gregg Hart D, Heath Flora R, Isaac Bryan D, Jacqui Irwin D, James Ramos D, Jasmeet Bains D, Jeff Gonzalez R, Jesse Gabriel D, Jessica Caloza D, Joaquin Arambula D, Joe Patterson R, John Harabedian D, José Luis Solache D, Josh Hoover R, Josh Lowenthal D, Juan Alanis R, Juan Carrillo D, Kate Sanchez R, LaShae Sharp-Collins D, Laurie Davies R, Leticia Castillo R, Lisa Calderon D, Liz Ortega D, Lori Wilson D, Maggy Krell D, Marc Berman D, Mark González D, Matt Haney D, Mia Bonta D, Michelle Rodriguez D, Mike Fong D, Mike Gipson D, Natasha Johnson R, Nick Schultz D, Patrick Ahrens D, Phillip Chen R, Pilar Schiavo D, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan D, Rhodesia Ransom D, Rick Chavez Zbur D, Robert Garcia D, Robert Rivas D, Sade Elhawary D, Sharon Quirk-Silva D, Steve Bennett D, Tasha Boerner D, Tina McKinnor D, Tom Lackey R
Not voting (7): Alexandra Macedo R, David Tangipa R, Heather Hadwick R, James Gallagher R, Stan Ellis R, Stephanie Nguyen D, Tri Ta R
Who lobbied on it
23 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name AB 519 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.
CALIFORNIA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION · AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB · AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS; THE · ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND · CALIFORNIA ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION · CALIFORNIA BOWMEN HUNTERS/STATE ARCHERY ASSOCIATION · CALIFORNIA HOUNDSMEN FOR CONSERVATION · CALIFORNIA RIFLE AND PISTOL ASSOCIATION, INC. · CALIFORNIA WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION · GOOD DOG · HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS, INC. · MICHELSON CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY · PET ADVOCACY NETWORK · PET FOOD INSTITUTE · PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL (PIJAC) · PUPPYSPOT GROUP, LLC · RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT · SACRAMENTO SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL · SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY AND SPCA · SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA CHAPTER - SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL · SCI CA COALITION · SOCIAL COMPASSION IN LEGISLATION · WESTERN FAIRS ASSOCIATION
Every recorded vote
| Date | Where | Result | Ayes | Noes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-22 | Asm Business and Professions Do pass. | (PASS) | 17 | 0 |
| 2025-05-05 | Assembly floor AB 519 Berman Assembly Third Reading | (PASS) | 74 | 0 |
| 2025-06-30 | Sen Business, Professions and Economic Development Do pass as amended | (PASS) | 6 | 0 |
| 2025-09-03 | Senate floor Assembly 3rd Reading AB519 Berman et al. By Umberg | (PASS) | 31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-08 | Assembly floor AB 519 Berman Concurrence in Senate Amendments | (PASS) | 73 | 0 |