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Unnecessary Changes Proposed To New Hampshire Cruelty Statute – Express Opposition Now!
New Hampshire House Bill 497 seeks to make significant changes to the state’s animal cruelty statutes. The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Dog Owners of the Granite State (DOGS), AKC’s New Hampshire federation, both oppose HB 497 as unnecessary. Concerned New Hampshire dog owners are encouraged to contact the members of the NH House […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/unnecessary-changes-proposed-to-new-hampshire-cruelty-statute-express/
| February 1, 2013
Legislative Alerts
LOUISIANA: ACTION NEEDED NOW: HB 163 TO BE HEARD THURSDAY!
The American Kennel Club Government Relations Department has learned that Louisiana House Bill 163, a bill which further threatens the rights of responsible dog owners and breeders with ownership limits and vague care and conditions standards, will be considered on Thursday, April 12, 2012, by the Louisiana House Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisiana-action-needed-now-hb-163-to-be-heard-thursday/
| April 10, 2012
Legislative Alerts
MO Update: Bills Promoting Proper Animal Legal Status, Responsible Breeding Advancing
Two positive measures one protecting proper legal status of animals and one promoting responsible dog breeding have passed Missouri committees and are awaiting action by the Missouri House of Representatives. House Bill 1513 would prohibit state laws from conferring "upon any animal a right, privilege or legal status that is equivalent or that exceeds a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/mo-update-bills-promoting-proper-animal-legal-status-responsible-breed/
| February 24, 2012
Legislative Alerts
MA Committee to Consider Numerous Dog Bills on May 11
April 29, 2011 The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government will consider a series of dog bills at its hearing on May 11, 2011. Responsible dog owners in Massachusetts are encouraged to attend the hearing or contact the committee with comments on any of the bills on the agenda. View the names and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-committee-to-consider-numerous-dog-bills-on-may-11/
| April 29, 2011
Legislative Alerts
CO Victory: Harsh Seizure/Impoundment Bill Defeated
Colorado Senate Bill 11-009, which made significant changes to the impoundment laws and the ability of owners to get their animals back if they are seized during a cruelty investigation, was postponed indefinitely in the House Agriculture, Livestock & Natural Resources Committee and will not advance this year. The AKC strongly supports the humane treatment […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/co-victory-harsh-seizure-impoundment-bill-defeated/
| March 22, 2011
Legislative Alerts
AKC Opposes Missouri Proposition B
The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes and shares concerns about substandard kennels. AKC’s mission includes working to protect the rights of all dog owners and promoting responsible dog ownership. We support reasonable and enforceable laws that protect the welfare and health of dogs without restricting the rights of owners or breeders who take their responsibilities […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/akc-opposes-missouri-proposition-b/
| September 23, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Ohio Legislative Update: Alternative Breeder Bill Introduced, SB 95 Still Pending
Ohio Representative Cheryl Grossman has introduced House Bill 570, which is intended to be an alternative for Senate Bill 95. Both bills seek to regulate dog breeding in Ohio. The American Kennel Club opposes numerous provisions in House Bill 570, including (but not limited to): Definition of commercial breeder – A commercial breeder is anyone […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ohio-legislative-update-alternative-breeder-bill-introduced-sb-95-stil/
| August 24, 2010
Legislative Alerts
NC Update: Bad Breeder Bill Will Be Heard on Thursday, 7/1
The House Finance Committee will consider Senate Bill 460 on Thursday, July 1, at 8:30 AM. So far, your emails and phone calls have made a huge difference. Please keep up the great work! We need to continue to remind members of the H. Finance Committee that responsible dog owners oppose S460. Please consider attending […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nc-update-bad-breeder-bill-will-be-heard-on-thursday-7-1/
| June 30, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Updated 4/20: New Orleans Mandatory Spay/Neuter Ordinance Vote Delayed
The AKC Government Relations Department has learned that the mandatory spay/neuter ordinance proposal currently under consideration by the New Orleans City Council will not be considered at its meeting this Thursday, April 22. Because the New Orleans City Code requires at least 20 days of consideration for all proposals that seek to impose new permits […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/updated-4-20-new-orleans-mandatory-spay-neuter-ordinance-vote-delayed/
| April 20, 2010
Legislative Alerts
Missouri Call-to-Action: Contact State Senators in Support of HJR 86 Today!
HJR 86 seeks to keep Missouri’s animal welfare regulations under the state legislature’s oversight instead of being manipulated by outside interests. The resolution, which has already passed the Missouri House of Representatives and the Senate Agriculture and Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committees, is meeting filibuster-type resistance on the Senate floor. Therefore, it is imperative […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/missouri-call-to-action-contact-state-senators-in-support-of-hjr-86-to/
| April 26, 2010