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Legislative Alerts
Update: Illinois Legislation
Fanciers have worked hard and have made significant progress in the Illinois State Legislature, which is considering several dangerous dog and breed-specific bills. Fanciers are also working to oppose breed-specific legislation (BSL) in Chicago. Below is an update on current "hot" initiatives facing Illinois residents. In the General Assembly: As Illinois dog owners may recall, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-illinois-legislation/
| February 24, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Rottweilers and Pit Bulls Targeted in New Mexico BSL
A bill labeling "pit bulls" and Rottweilers as "dangerous dogs" has been introduced in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Under current New Mexico statute, any owner of a dog deemed to be "dangerous" must be spayed or neutered, microchipped and registered each year. Under House Bill 667, the definition of "dangerous dog" is expanded […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/rottweilers-and-pit-bulls-targeted-in-new-mexico-bsl/
| February 12, 2009
Legislative Alerts
UPDATED: BSL to be Removed from NM House Bill 667
Representative John Heaton's office has confirmed that HB 667 will be amended to remove the breed-specific provisions. The AKC Government Relations department thanks all those who called, wrote letters, and emailed their representatives about this important issue. We will provide additional information once the amended text is available. Rottweilers and Pit Bulls Targeted in […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/updated-bsl-to-be-removed-from-nm-house-bill-667/
| February 13, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Breed-Specific Proposals to be Heard at Mississippi City Councils Tomorrow
The Tupelo City Council and the Baldwyn Board of Aldermen will meet tomorrow, Tuesday October 3rd to discuss possible breed bans. The Mississippi Canine Coalition is organizing fanciers and concerned dog owners to oppose these proposals. For further information on how you can help, please contact the Mississippi Canine Coalition directly at 4aussie@bellsouth.net. Mississippi has […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/breed-specific-proposals-to-be-heard-at-mississippi-city-councils-tomo/
| October 2, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Indianapolis Holds Public Hearing on Dog Violence
The Indianapolis City Council has decided not to pursue breed-specific legislation. Councilwoman Sherron Franklin will be proposing a stricter dangerous dog ordinance that requires dogs that have been determined to be dangerous to be confined by a fence or specified structure and imposes a minimum $500 fine for violators. AKC thanks the fanciers and concerned […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/indianapolis-holds-public-hearing-on-dog-violence/
| June 12, 2006
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE: Indianapolis Holds Public Hearing on Dog Violence
The Indianapolis City Council has decided not to pursue breed-specific legislation. Councilwoman Sherron Franklin will be proposing a stricter dangerous dog ordinance that requires dogs that have been determined to be dangerous to be confined by a fence or specified structure and imposes a minimum $500 fine for violators. AKC thanks the fanciers and concerned […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-indianapolis-holds-public-hearing-on-dog-violence/
| June 16, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Louisville Task Force Reconsiders BSL, Punitive Restrictions
Help is needed again in Louisville! In the wake a of public outcry about a proposed breed-specific dangerous dog ordinance, the Louisville Metro Council formed a task force to study issues relating to dangerous dogs and changes to the animal control ordinance. Unfortunately, the latest draft from the task force includes breed-specific language, possible fee […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisville-task-force-reconsiders-bsl-punitive-restrictions/
| April 21, 2006
Legislative Alerts
LA Rejects BSL, Pursuing Mandatory Spay/Neuter of ALL Dogs
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has voted to delay a vote on changes to its animal control ordinance until April 25th. Although the board appears to have been persuaded that a breed-specific proposal is not in the best interests of the citizens, they have now directed staff to draft language requiring mandatory spay/neuter […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/la-rejects-bsl-pursuing-mandatory-spay-neuter-of-all-dogs/
| February 23, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Attention Louisville Dog Owners
The Louisville Metro Council Committee on Government Administration, Rules, Ethics, and Audit Agenda will meet at 4pm Monday, February 27th to discuss the proposed changes to the animal control ordinance. It is critical that fanciers and concerned dog owners contact their council members and ask them to oppose this measure. The American Kennel Club and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/attention-louisville-dog-owners/
| February 24, 2006
Legislative Alerts
Update: Los Angeles County Supervisors Move Forward with BSL
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Michael Antonovich to draft a breed-specific ordinance that would impose breeding restrictions and mandatory spay/neuter of "pit bulls" and Rottweilers. The ordinance is expected to be discussed at the February 14th meeting. Concerned dog owners should contact their supervisor and ask him or […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-los-angeles-county-supervisors-move-forward-with-bsl/
| February 1, 2006