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Legislative Alerts
Washington State: Support Bill to Protect Dogs in Vehicles
Dear AKC Delegates, Club Officers, Judges and Breeders, Please forward this information to your club members in Washington State. The Washington State House Judiciary Committee will hear Senate Bill 5501 on Tuesday, March 17th. The measure will make it a class 2 civil infraction (punishable by a fine of up to $125) to "leave or […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/washington-support-senate-bill-5501-protect-dogs-vehicles/
| March 13, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Iowa Alert: Bill Would Punish Responsible Breeders and Hobbyists
A bill recently introduced in the Iowa Senate would likely have an extremely damaging impact on breeders and fanciers. This bill is expected to move very quickly. It is imperative that Iowa dog owners and breeders contact their State Senator TODAY and ask them to oppose Senate File 168. Click here to find the name […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/iowa-alert-bill-would-punish-responsible-breeders-and-hobbyists/
| February 11, 2015
Legislative Alerts
MD to Consider Bill Containing Misleading Findings, Limiting Pet Sales on 3/3
The Maryland House Economic Matters Committee is scheduled to consider a bill tomorrow (Tuesday, March 3) that contains some very troubling legislative findings (including implying that breeders are the reason dogs end up in shelters) and also restricts certain pet sales in the state. AKC encourages Maryland residents to contact the committee and respectfully educate […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/2015-md-pet-sales-march/
| March 2, 2015
Legislative Alerts
New Hampshire Bill Would Require Recordkeeping by Shelters, Rescues
New Hampshire House Bill 661, sponsored by Representative Janice Gardner, would require licensed animal shelters and rescues to compile, maintain, and report certain records for the animals they provide care for. The bill will be considered by the House Executive Departments and Administration Committee on Tuesday, February 17. All New Hampshire residents are encouraged to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-hampshire-bill-would-require-recordkeeping-by-shelters-rescues/
| February 13, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Kansas to Consider Expanded Breeder/Rescue Inspections and Regulations on Monday (1/26)
The Kansas House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources is considering a bill this Monday, January 26, that will expand who must be regulated under the state’s breeder laws. The bill will also create new requirements for those who are involved in rescue and those who keep at least 4 dogs during any week for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/kansas-2015-jan/
| January 23, 2015
Legislative Alerts
NYC Expected to Vote on Mandatory Spay/Neuter of Certain Dogs on December 17
The New York City Council is expected to vote tomorrow on a series of measures that would create many new requirements for anyone who meets the definition of "pet shop" (defined in this proposal as those who sell more than 25 dogs/year). While many positive amendments were made that improve the bill and protect dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nyc-2014-dec/
| December 17, 2014
Legislative Alerts
Lee County, FL Considering Rollback of Burdensome Breeder Regulations and Mandatory Spay/Neuter
At their November 4th meeting the Lee County Board of Commissioners will be introducing a revised animal control ordinance that essentially repeals a problematic ordinance adopted back in February. The revised ordinance will REMOVE the mandatory spay/neuter provisions, the breeder licensing and inspections provisions, and will reinstate reasonable animal control laws in Lee County. It […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/lee-county-2014-nov/
| November 4, 2014
Legislative Alerts
NYC to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter of Certain Dogs on MONDAY
The New York City Council Committee on Health is scheduled to consider a measure that would prohibit anyone who meets the definition of “pet shop” (defined in this proposal as those who sell more than 25 dogs/year) from selling a dog that was not sterilized – even if the dog is eight weeks old. The […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nyc-2014-nov/
| November 22, 2014
Legislative Alerts
Madison (WI) to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter, Home Breeder Regulations
Four proposals have been introduced by the Madison City Council that will have a direct impact on dog owners, fanciers, breeders, and sportsmen in the city. Residents and those that participate in dog events in Madison are strongly encouraged to contact the council regarding these proposals, as well as the commissions mentioned below. Click here […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/madison-oct-2014/
| October 24, 2014
Legislative Alerts
West Virginia Committee to Hear Restrictive Breeder Bill on 2/2
The West Virginia House Agriculture Committee is scheduled to consider House Bill 2015 this Wednesday, February 2. This problematic bill would limit dog ownership and place restrictions on dog breeding. The AKC strongly supports the humane treatment of dogs, including providing an adequate and nutritious diet, clean living conditions, regular veterinary care, kind and responsive […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/west-virginia-committee-to-hear-restrictive-breeder-bill-on-2-2/
| January 28, 2011