SORT BY
Legislative Alerts
Georgia: SUPPORT Bill to Stop Breed-Specific Legislation
Attention Georgia Dog Owners Your action is needed to stop breed-specific legislation in Georgia. Senate Bill 184 would prohibit local governments from enacting laws that apply only to specific breeds or perceived breeds of dogs. SB 184 does not restrict local governments from enacting ordinances that apply to all dogs. In the next step toward […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/georgia-senate-bill-184/
| March 9, 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
Maryland House Bill 153 Could Impact Field Trials, Outdoor Dog Events
The Maryland House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Thursday, February 19, that would amend the state’s tethering laws and ban dogs from being left tethered outdoors in extreme hot or cold conditions. However, like a Senate bill recently considered, this bill as introduced prohibits any dog from being tethered outside unattended […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/maryland-house-bill-153-could-impact-field-trials-outdoor-dog-events/
| February 12, 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
Nebraska to Consider Allowing Forfeiture of Pets on Suspicion of Cruelty, Other Dog Measures 2/17
The Nebraska Legislature’s Agriculture Committee will consider several bills on Tuesday, February 17 that will impact dog owners and breeders, including a bill (LB 377) that could force a dog owner to forfeit their animals for only a suspicion of animal cruelty – even before a conviction by the court. AKC encourages dog owners and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nebraska-2015-feb-1/
| February 11, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Support New Jersey Resolution Endorsing AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program
New Jersey Senate Resolution 102, sponsored by Senator Jeff Van Drew, endorses the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Program and supports its efforts to promote responsible dog ownership. The resolution will be considered by the Senate Economic Growth Committee on Thursday, January 29. AKC encourages all New Jersey residents to contact the members of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-cgc-2015-jan/
| January 26, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Montana: Hearing on Expansion of Animal Seizure Bond Provisions 1/20/15
The Montana Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider Senate Bill 115 on January 20, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. This bill would expand provisions regarding bonds for care of seized animals. The American Kennel Club’s concerns with SB 115 include, but are not limited to: SB 115 would limit the court’s discretion in cases of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/montana-2015-jan/
| January 20, 2015
Legislative Alerts
NY Alert: Montgomery Co. to Hold Final Hearing on Home Breeder Regulations TOMORROW (12/17)
The Montgomery County (NY) Legislature has approved a very problematic new law that, among other provisions, would require annual licensing, additional fees, and inspections of anyone who breeds a dog. Prior to the County Executive making a final determination, the county has agreed to host a public hearing TOMORROW, Wednesday, December 17. Dog owners and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nyc-alert-2014-dec/
| December 16, 2014
Legislative Alerts
Michigan Breeder and Shelter Regulations Bill Placed On Thursday, December 4th House Agenda
The AKC Government Relations Department has learned that House Bill 5095, which seeks to limit the number of dogs that can be kept on a single premises and defines "large scale commercial breeder kennel", has been added to the House of Representatives agenda for Thursday, December 4, 2014, as a "Possible Addition" to the bills […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/michigan-2014-dec/
| December 3, 2014
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