California Representatives Propose Federal Ban on Glue Traps

The 'Glue Trap Prohibition Act of 2024' cites inhumanity and health risks as reasons for the ban, with potential fines and imprisonment for violations.

Democratic Reps. Ted Lieu and Adam Schiff of California have introduced the 'Glue Trap Prohibition Act of 2024', which seeks to ban the sale and use of glue traps for catching rodents.
The proposed legislation argues that glue traps are inhumane and can pose dangers to humans and their pets, causing trapped animals to die from suffocation, dehydration, or starvation.
The bill also highlights that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not recommend the use of glue traps due to the potential for trapped live animals to spread disease.
Violations of the proposed law could result in fines of up to $5,000 for commercial violators and $1,000 for individuals, as well as potential imprisonment.
The bill has been endorsed by PETA, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, and the Humane Society of the United States.