New York: Senate Passes Debarking Ban, Contact the Assembly
The New York Senate has passed a ban on “debarking” – a recognized veterinary practice also known as bark softening. Senate Bill 142 would prohibit veterinarians from performing this procedure unless it is medically necessary to treat an injury, illness, or congenital defect. Senate Bill 142 has now been referred to the Assembly Agriculture Committee […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-senate-passes-debarking-ban-contact-assembly-2/ | April 10, 2024
Tennessee: Support Positive Bill on Therapy Dogs, Hearing Is Tomorrow (4/9/24)
A positive Tennessee state bill that recognizes the value of therapy dogs is scheduled to be heard by the Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee at their meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 8:30am. Tennessee residents are encouraged to contact committee members and ask them to vote yes on Senate Bill 1867. Please scroll […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tennessee-support-positive-bill-therapy-dogs-hearing-tomorrow-4-9-24/ | April 8, 2024
CA Update: Los Angeles to Consider Breeder Permit Suspension Tomorrow- Call Your Councilmember
Summary: On Wednesday, April 3, the Los Angeles Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee voted to send a proposal to the full Los Angeles City Council that would suspend the issuance of new breeding permits. The full city council will consider the proposal on Tuesday, April 9. See below for more info! Reminder: this proposal would […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-update-los-angeles-consider-breeder-permit-suspension-tomorrow-call-councilmember/ | April 8, 2024
Georgia: DeKalb County to Consider Permit on all Pet Sales/Transfers on Tuesday (4/9)
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to consider a problematic animal ordinance at their April 9, 2024, meeting. Every pet owner, breeder, rescue group, foster pet caretaker, and individual in DeKalb County who transfers, gives away, or sells a pet would be affected by this proposed new law. Additionally, the collection and retention […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/georgia-dekalb-county-consider-permit-pet-sales-transfers-tuesday-4-9/ | April 5, 2024
CA Update: Los Angeles Committee Advances Breeder Permit Suspension- Call Your Councilmember
Summary: On Wednesday, April 3, the Los Angeles Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee voted to send a proposal to the full Los Angeles City Council that would suspend the issuance of new breeding permits. There is not a date set for the city council to consider this proposal, but AKC will provide updates as they […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-update-los-angeles-committee-advances-breeder-permit-suspension-call-councilmember/ | April 5, 2024
Illinois Update: Springfield Holds Breeder Permit Proposal for Further Discussion
The City of Springfield has decided to table a proposal at least temporarily that would require anyone who breeds in city limits to first obtain a $100 annual breeder permit. AKC thanks local club members and hobbyists who took the time to reach out to the council to express your concerns with the proposal.  We […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-update-springfield-holds-breeder-permit-proposal-discussion/ | April 1, 2024

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