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Legislative Alerts
FL Senate Bills to be Considered Monday, April 6th
Two Florida Senate bills that are of great concern to the American Kennel Club (AKC) are scheduled for consideration by Senate committees on Monday, April 6th. The AKC and the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs urge all Floridians to take action on these bills. Senate Bill 2002 Florida Senate Bill 2002, sponsored by Senator Lee […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/fl-senate-bills-to-be-considered-monday-april-6th/
| April 3, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Strict Breeder Oversight Bills on the Move in Minnesota
Two bills that seek to provide strict oversight of responsible dog breeders are on the move in Minnesota. It is imperative that concerned responsible dog breeders and owners in Minnesota contact their elected officials in St. Paul as well as the appropriate committee members listed below, and express their opposition to the bills as they […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/strict-breeder-oversight-bills-on-the-move-in-minnesota/
| March 24, 2009
Legislative Alerts
CA BSL QUICKLY MOVING TOWARD PASSAGE — YOUR VOICE URGENTLY NEEDED!
The Senate Committee on Local Government yesterday approved SB861 and recommended concurrence by the full Senate, where the bill will soon be heard. This devastating bill is on a fast track toward becoming law—dog owners must weigh in now! As the AKC has been reporting, SB861 will allow local governments to enact breed-specific ordinances pertaining […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-bsl-quickly-moving-toward-passage-your-voice-urgently-needed/
| August 30, 2005
Legislative Alerts
New Hampshire Committee to Consider Unreasonable Breeder Bill
New Hampshire House Bill 1624, which seeks to impose many unreasonable and unnecessary restrictions on responsible dog breeders and owners, will be considered by the House Environment and Agriculture Committee on Thursday, January 21. The American Kennel Club and our New Hampshire federation, the Dog Owners of the Granite State, both oppose this measure as […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-hampshire-committee-to-consider-unreasonable-breeder-bill/
| January 11, 2010
Legislative Alerts
New NC Bill Targets Breeders
North Carolina House Bill 733, filed on Thursday, March 19th, seeks to strictly regulate dog breeding in the Tarheel State by imposing ownership and breeding limits. This measure is sponsored by Representatives McElraft, Dickson, Sager, and Allen. Bills similar to HB 733 have been introduced across the country since the start of 2009 - including […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-nc-bill-targets-breeders/
| March 20, 2009
Legislative Alerts
CA AB 1634 – Action Alert
Since the introduction of CA AB 1634, a bill that makes spay/neuter mandatory for all dogs over 4 months unless the owner qualifies for an intact dog permit, AKC has been actively involved in an opposition campaign. We thank the many individuals and clubs and organizations who have joined our opposition and sent letters, e-mails […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-ab-1634-action-alert/
| April 12, 2007
Legislative Alerts
New York Legislation Would Classify More Residents as ‘Pet Dealers’
New York Assembly Bill 5507, sponsored by Assemblyman Greg Ball, seeks to classify more residents as "pet dealers"; seeks to impose ambiguous rules on all animal facilities, including homes of responsible breeders and shelters; and to define and regulate certain entities as commercial kennels. The American Kennel Club is urging all concerned responsible dog breeders […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-legislation-would-classify-more-residents-as-pet-dealers/
| March 6, 2009
Legislative Alerts
URGENT – Vote and Preserve Your Rights to Own and Breed Purebred Dogs
The AKC Canine Legislation Department reminds all fanciers and concerned dog owners to go to the polls tomorrow to make your voices heard. This years election is expected to be close at the federal level, but it is important to remember the impact of voting for your state and local leaders too, as these officials […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-vote-and-preserve-your-rights-to-own-and-breed-purebred-dogs/
| November 6, 2006
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
NY Senate Committees to Consider Two Bills to Protect Dogs
New York Senate Committees will consider two bills next week that would benefit New York dogs and responsible dog owners. Senate Bill 1495 would criminalize stealing a pet from someone’s property, and Senate Bill 6418 amends current law to further protect dogs left in vehicles under extreme temperatures. New York residents are encouraged to contact […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ny-senate-committees-to-consider-two-bills-to-protect-dogs/
| May 2, 2014