SORT BY
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE: MN Dog and Cat Breeders Act Pulled from Agenda
Please be advised that Minnesota HF 1046, the Dog and Cat Breeders Act, has been pulled from today's agenda for the House Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee. The bill was to be considered at 6:30PM today. The Canine Legislation Department will continue to monitor legislative activities in Minnesota, and will advise as developments warrant. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-mn-dog-and-cat-breeders-act-pulled-from-agenda/
| March 15, 2007
Legislative Alerts
California Mandatory Spay/Neuter Bill Assigned to Committee – Speak Out Now!
California Assembly Bill 1634, known as the California Healthy Pets Act, was assigned to the Assembly Business and Professions Committee on Monday, March 26. It seeks to require the mandatory spaying or neutering of all dogs or cats over four months of age, unless the owner acquires an intact animal permit. It is imperative that […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-mandatory-spay-neuter-bill-assigned-to-committee-speak-out/
| March 27, 2007
Legislative Alerts
Hillsborough County, Florida Considers Dangerous Dog Ordinance Changes
Hillsborough County Animal Services is holding a series of meetings on dangerous dogs. It is important that as many concerned dog owners as possible participate in these meetings. AKC will provide updates as details of a specific proposal become available. The meetings will be held at 2pm on both Thursday March 22nd and Monday March […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hillsborough-county-florida-considers-dangerous-dog-ordinance-changes/
| March 21, 2007
Legislative Alerts
Kentucky Bill Aims to Protect Rights of Breeders and Owners
Kentucky House Bill 375, introduced by Representative Webb, has been referred to the House Committee on Local Government but has not yet been set for a hearing. It seeks to protect the rights of breeders and owners by limiting what local governments can prohibit or regulate in regards to dogs. It is vital that breeders […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/kentucky-bill-aims-to-protect-rights-of-breeders-and-owners/
| February 15, 2007
Legislative Alerts
Mandator Spay/Neuter Bill In New Mexico Dies
Representative Gutierrez’s office has confirmed that HB 1106, the Pet Owner Responsibility Act will not move forward this session. Congratulations to the fanciers and concerned dog owners who took the time to educate their legislators about this important issue. New Mexico Bill to Make Spay and Neuter Mandatory [Wednesday, February 14, 2007 New Mexico […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/mandator-spay-neuter-bill-in-new-mexico-dies/
| March 9, 2007
Legislative Alerts
Statewide Spay and Neuter Bill Introduced in California Legislature
California Assemblyman Lloyd Levine introduced the "California Healthy Pets Act" (AB 1634) on Friday, February 23rd. This proposed legislation will require that all cats and dogs over the age of four months must be spayed or neutered unless the owner acquires an intact animal permit. Failure to comply with the provisions of the bill carries […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/statewide-spay-and-neuter-bill-introduced-in-california-legislature/
| March 5, 2007
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE: Pennsylvania Governor Aims to Regulate Breeders
The public comment period for the proposed changes to the dog law regulations has been extended until March 16, 2007. The American Kennel Club and the Pennsylvania Federation of Dog Clubs ask concerned dog owners to mail their letters no latter than March 12, 2007 to ensure that they are received prior to the deadline. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-pennsylvania-governor-aims-to-regulate-breeders/
| February 5, 2007
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE: Sponsor Confirms Indiana Breeders Bill Will Not Move Forward In Current Form
Representative Trent VanHaaften today confirmed that House Bill 1607 will not move forward in its present form. This bill would have imposed requirements on breeders who either sold one dog for profit per year or breeders who sold six or more dogs per year. Rep. VanHaaften has indicated that he will welcome constructive input in […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-sponsor-confirms-indiana-breeders-bill-will-not-move-forward-in/
| February 7, 2007
Legislative Alerts
Louisville Enacts Major Changes to Animal Control Law
Mayor Jerry Abramson has signed into law major changes to the Louisville Animal Control Ordinance and the news is not good for fanciers, breeders and responsible animal owners. The provisions in the ordinance contain a pet limit, severe restrictions on the keeping of intact animals, licensing of in-home kennels, extreme differential licensing and vague definitions. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisville-enacts-major-changes-to-animal-control-law/
| January 4, 2007
Legislative Alerts
Mandatory Microchipping and Fees Proposed in Indiana
Indiana House Bill 1719, introduced by Representative Bardon, seeks to require that all dogs over six months of age be microchipped, that a new state-run microchip registry be developed, that owners of intact dogs be assessed a $50 annual fee, and that "Beware of Dog" signs be put up for every intact dog. If passed […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/mandatory-microchipping-and-fees-proposed-in-indiana/
| February 1, 2007