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Legislative Alerts
Connecticut Action Needed: Express Opposition to Non-Economic Damages Bill
Connecticut law already allows the owner of a companion animal that has been intentionally injured or killed to collect economic damages (i.e., claims substantiated by a specific cost), including veterinary care cost and the monetary value of the animal. Connecticut Senate Bill 228 would go a drastic step further and allow non-economic damages in cases […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/connecticut-opposition-non-economic-damages-bill/
| March 2, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Connecticut: Support Ban on Discriminatory Breed-Specific Homeowners Insurance Policies
On Thursday, March 3, 2016, the Connecticut General Assembly’s Joint Insurance and Real Estate Committee will consider House Bill 5443, which would prohibit insurance companies from establishing minimum premiums, canceling, refusing to renew, or refusing to issue a homeowners insurance policy based solely on the breed of dog owned by the insured or applicant. The […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/connecticut-support-ban-discriminatory-breed-specific-legislation/
| March 2, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Ask NY Senate to Support Allowing Pets on Public Transportation During Emergencies
The New York Senate is expected to vote on a bill any day that would allow owners to take their companion animals on public transportation if a state of emergency is declared. This is meant to partner with identical legislation passed in 2014 in New Jersey to assist those utilizing public transportation through the Port […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ny-transportation-emergencies-senate-vote/
| March 3, 2016
Legislative Alerts
West Virginia Success: Mandatory Spay/Neuter Bill Will Not Advance
A West Virginia measure that would have instituted statewide mandatory spay/neuter policies was not considered in committee prior to the hearing deadline. As a result, the bill will not advance this year. Instead, a resolution has been introduced that would require the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to “study the most effective, humane, and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/west-virginia-spay-neuter-success/
| March 3, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Rhode Island: Tethering Restrictions, Other Dog Bills To Be Considered on Wednesday, February 24
On Wednesday, February 24, the Rhode Island House Health, Education, and Welfare Committee will consider several dog-related bills, including House Bill 7062, which seeks to further restrict the practice of humane tethering of dogs. Current Rhode Island law provides specific exemptions from the state’s restrictions on the practice of tethering animals. Exempted parties include licensed […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/rhode-island-tethering-dog-bills/
| February 22, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Virginia: All Bills Allowing Private Citizens to Remove Animals from Vehicles Defeated or Amended
The American Kennel Club cares deeply about the welfare of all dogs and supports the ability of law enforcement or public safety officers to remove dogs from vehicles when they are in distress due to heat or other environmental conditions that present an immediate danger to the dog. However, a number of bills were introduced […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/va-vehicle-bills-amended/
| February 23, 2016
Legislative Alerts
West Virginia Introduces Mandatory Spay/Neuter Proposal
A proposal has been introduced in West Virginia that would require the sterilization of all dogs and cats, with very few exceptions. All bills must be considered in committee by the end of this week, so it is important that all who reside or participate in conformation, hunting, performance, or other activities with dogs in […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/west-virginia-introduces-mandatory-spay-neuter-proposal/
| February 23, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Iowa Update: Breeder Bills Advance with Significant Amendments
Two bills proposed in Iowa that would have further regulated breeders have been significantly amended in committee. The original language has been deleted in its entirety and replaced with a proposal for a new “Quality Assurance Council”. This new council will be charged with reviewing applications from commercial breeders “who seek to receive a quality […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ia-breeder-bills-amended/
| February 23, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Illinois Committee to Consider Debarking Ban on March 1
An Illinois committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Tuesday, March 1, that would ban debarking unless it is medically necessary to treat an illness, congenital defect, disease or injury. While the AKC supports the provision in House Bill 5004 that only allows debarking to be performed by a licensed veterinarian, we oppose the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-debarking-ban/
| February 26, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Iowa Alert: Your Opposition Needed — Harmful Breeder Bills Advancing
Bills are moving in both the Iowa House and Senate that would further regulate those who maintain four or more intact dogs and receive any kind of consideration for breeding or transferring even one dog. The bills have now passed subcommittee and could be considered by the full committees any time. It is essential that […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/iowa-harmful-breeder-bills/
| February 11, 2016