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Legislative Alerts
Puerto Rico Seeks to Declare Mandatory Sterilization, 5-Year Ban on Breeding
En Español Legislation has been introduced in both the Puerto Rico House and Senate that would put a 5-year ban on all breeding and mandate the sterilization of every dog in Puerto Rico. Those who do not comply risk fines, imprisonment, and having their dogs seized by law enforcement. The legislation states that this will […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/puerto-rico-seeks-breeding-ban/
| May 26, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Ask NY Assembly to Support Prohibiting Breed Discrimination in Insurance Policies
The NY Assembly Insurance Committee has given initial approval to a bill that would prohibit homeowners insurance providers from refusing or cancelling coverage or increasing premiums based solely on the breed of dog owned by the policy holder. The bill now goes to the Assembly Codes Committee. All responsible dog owners and breeders in New […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/assembly-support-ny-a3696/
| May 19, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Iowa Legislature Adjourns Without Passing Harmful Breeder Legislation
The Iowa State Legislature adjourned on Friday evening for the year and once again no legislation that would negatively impact breeders and dog owners was passed. For the past several years, legislation has been introduced that would have further regulated those who maintain at least four intact dogs and receive any kind of consideration for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/iowa-legislature-adjourns/
| May 2, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Ask the US Senate to Support National Purebred Dog Day Resolution
Yesterday, a resolution was introduced in the U.S. Senate to declare May 1 as National Purebred Dog Day. Senate Resolution 447 “designates May 1 as National Purebred Dog Day in celebration of purebred dogs and the many service and companion benefits purebred dogs have and continue to provide to the United States.” The resolution further […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/npdd-national-resolution/
| April 29, 2016
Legislative Alerts
CT Alert: AKC Concerned with SB 228, HB 5344 – Efforts to Undermine Property Rights in Animals
Friday, April 15, 2016 Connecticut Senate Bill 228, which seeks to allow non-economic damages in cases involving injury to a pet, and House Bill 5344, which seeks to create court-appointed animal advocates in court cases involving pets, are currently pending in the Connecticut General Assembly. The American Kennel Club (AKC) believes that far-reaching unintended consequences […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/connecticut-multi-bill-post-april-15-2016/
| April 15, 2016
Legislative Alerts
USDA Updates Online Course for Dog Breeders
The United States Department of Agriculture today released an updated version of its online course for dog breeders. This course provides the latest information on the federal Animal Welfare Act regulations and licensing requirements. The program includes information on the pre-licensing process, and guidelines and suggestions to help breeders be in compliance. The course can […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/usda-updates-online-course/
| April 21, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Ask Maryland Senate to Remove Inaccurate, Misleading Statements about Breeders from Bill
The Maryland Senate is expected to consider a bill any day that contains some very troubling legislative findings (including implying that breeders are the reason dogs end up in shelters). The purpose of the bill is to ensure that pet stores and dealers in Maryland only obtain dogs from reputable breeders, and many positive amendments […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/md-hb1113-senate-alert/
| March 31, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Ask NY Senate to Support Bill Criminalizing Pet Theft
A bill is moving in the New York Senate that would make it a crime to steal a pet from an owner’s or lawful custodian’s private property. New York residents are encouraged to contact their State Senator and ask them to support Senate Bill 423. The bill has passed Senate committees and is pending a […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ny-pet-theft-senate-alert/
| March 30, 2016
Legislative Alerts
NJ Update: Amended SB 63 Approved by One Committee, Assigned to Another
New Jersey Senate Bill 63, which seeks to limit consumer choice and remove consumer protections for New Jersey dog purchasers, was recently amended and approved by the Senate Economic Growth Committee by a 3-2 vote. The bill has been referred to a second committee, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, for further consideration. Click here […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-amended-senate-bill-63/
| March 9, 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