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Legislative Alerts
Massachusetts HB 5092 Bad News For All Dog Owners
In a stunning procedural move, Massachusetts House Bill 1948, which was a reasonable and non-discriminatory dangerous dog bill supported by both the AKC and the Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs, has been replaced by House Bill 5092, a conglomeration of many anti-dog, anti-responsible breeder, and anti-responsible owner proposals. The American Kennel Club is not only […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/massachusetts-hb-5092-bad-news-for-all-dog-owners/
| September 11, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Michigan Breeder Bill Introduced
Yesterday, Representative Bill Caul of Mt. Pleasant introduced Michigan House Bill 6395, which proposes to strictly regulate virtually all responsible dog breeders. It is imperative that all concerned responsible dog breeders in Michigan contact the members of the House Agriculture Committee, which currently has cognizance of the bill, and their elected Representatives and express their […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/michigan-breeder-bill-introduced/
| September 4, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Update: MA MSN/BSL Bill Scheduled for Hearing!
Massachusetts House Bill 5092 has been referred to the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, and is tentatively scheduled for public hearing on Thursday, October 23rd, at 10 AM in Room A2 of the State House in Boston. The bill includes many extreme provisions that, if enacted, will prove devastating to responsible dog breeders […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-ma-msn-bsl-bill-scheduled-for-hearing/
| October 9, 2008
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE: Michigan Breeder Bill Will Not Move Forward
The American Kennel Club Government Relations Department has learned that Representative Bill Caul has publicly stated that he will not move House Bill 6395 forward. As written, HB 6395 attempted to strictly regulate virtually all responsible dog breeders in Michigan. (For more information on HB 6395, click here.) The AKC congratulates all concerned Michigan fanciers […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-michigan-breeder-bill-will-not-move-forward/
| September 10, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Chicago Ordinance Update
Yesterday, a vote by the Chicago City Council's Finance Committee, in consideration of a proposed mandatory spay/neuter ordinance, was put off by committee chairman Alderman Ed Burke. After several hours of testimony, Alderman Burke delayed a vote to allow more testimony to be heard. No new hearing date has been set. AKC's Government Relations Department […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/chicago-ordinance-update/
| July 30, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Harmful Ordinance Passed by Dallas City Council
On Wednesday, the Dallas City Council voted 10-3 in favor of changing Dallas' animal ordinance. Effective on Tuesday, July 1st, the ordinance requires the sterilization of all dogs, unless owners purchase an annual $70 breeder permit to keep each dog intact. Additionally, the ordinance establishes a limit on the number of pets owned to six […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/harmful-ordinance-passed-by-dallas-city-council/
| June 27, 2008
Legislative Alerts
URGENT: Chicago City Council to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter; IKC Spokesperson to Speak at Hearing
The Chicago City Council Committee on Finance will hold a joint hearing with the Committee on License and Consumer Protection on Tuesday July 29th to discuss a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance. It is vital that responsible dog owners and breeders attend the hearing to oppose this measure. AKC Opposes Proposed Mandatory Spay and Neuter Ordinance […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-chicago-city-council-to-consider-mandatory-spay-neuter-ikc-spok/
| July 29, 2008
Legislative Alerts
CA AB 1634 – Same Number, New Bill
The American Kennel Club Government Relations Department is pleased to report that California Assembly Bill 1634, which formerly attempted to impose the mandatory spay/neuter of all dogs six months of age or older with little exception, has been vastly amended. Now entitled "Dog and cats: nonspayed or unneutered: civil penalties.", this is an entirely new […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-ab-1634-same-number-new-bill/
| June 19, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Dallas Vote Wednesday: Action Needed Now!
The Dallas City Council will vote on the proposed changes to Dallas' animal control ordinance on Wednesday, June 25th, 9:00 A.M., at Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas. These changes include mandatory spay/neuter, breeder permitting, and limits on the number of pets that can be owned. It is vitally important that Dallas-area responsible dog […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dallas-vote-wednesday-action-needed-now/
| June 23, 2008
Legislative Alerts
Dallas Legislation Update: Action Needed!
The Dallas City Council will consider proposed changes to the Dallas animal control ordinance on Wednesday, June 18th, at 9:00 AM, at Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas. These changes include mandatory spay/neuter, breeder permitting, and limits on the number of pets that can be owned. It is vitally important that Dallas-area responsible dog […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dallas-legislation-update-action-needed/
| June 11, 2008