The states of Connecticut, Hawaii and Oregon have each recently proposed bills to ban the sale of fur products in their state. It should be noted that Hawaii had proposed a ban in 2019 and has now reintroduced it.
The common purpose of all three states’ laws is to ban the sale of fur products. The details and definitions in the proposed laws differ. Oregon’s definitions are more encompassing than Connecticut’s and Hawaii’s, so we have included Oregon definitions of “fur” and “fur products” for your reference:
“Fur” means any animal skin or part thereof, in a raw or processed state, to which hair, fleece or fur fiber is attached.
“Fur product” means any of the following that is made in whole or in part of fur:
(i) An article of clothing or other covering for any part of a body;
(ii) A fashion accessory, including jewelry or a handbag, shoe, slipper, hat, earmuff, scarf, shawl, glove or keychain;
(iii) A toy; or
(iv) A home accessory or item of home decor.
“Fur product” does not mean:
(i) An animal skin or part thereof that is to be converted into leather, or from which hair, fleece or fur fiber will be completely removed during processing;
(ii) Cowhide with hair attached thereto;
(iii) Deerskin with hair attached thereto;
(iv) Lambskin or sheepskin with fleece attached thereto; or
(v) The pelt or skin of any animal that is preserved through taxidermy or for the purpose of taxidermy.
Since the proposed laws do vary somewhat, please follow the provided links for each state’s details:
• Connecticut: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/TOB/H/PDF/2021HB-05031-R00-HB.PDF
• Hawaii: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/bills/HB32_.htm
• Oregon: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2676/Introduced
Additional Information:
For your reference, an updated listing of current and proposed State and City Fur Bans is as follows:
| State or City | Proposed or Enacted | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| State of California | Enacted | January 1, 2023 |
| State of Hawaii | Proposed | No date proposed, will take effect upon its approval |
| State of New York | Proposed | 2021: No specific date |
| State of Connecticut | Proposed | Not indicated |
| State of Oregon | Proposed | Not indicated |
| New York City | Proposed | 90 days after becomes law |
| City of Berkley, CA | Enacted | March 28, 2017 |
| City of San Francisco, CA | Enacted | January 1, 2020 |
| City of Los Angeles, CA | Enacted | January 1, 2021 |
| City of West Hollywood, CA | Enacted | September 21, 2013 |
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