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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
Update: MSN Language Removed from Florida Bill!
This morning, the Florida House Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Committee adopted a "strike-all" amendment to House Bill 451, which would have required the mandatory spay/neuter of all dogs four months of age with little exception. The Florida Association of Kennel Clubs reports that the amendment, offered by HB 451’s sponsor, Representative Scott Randolph, has […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-msn-language-removed-from-florida-bill/
| March 24, 2009
Legislative Alerts
FL MSN Bill to be Considered Tuesday, March 24!
Late Friday, Florida House Bill 451 was added to the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Committee’s agenda for Tuesday, March 24. The committee will consider the bill at 8:00 AM in Reed Hall, 102 HOB, at the Capitol in Tallahassee. HB 451 would require the mandatory sterilization of every dog and cat over four […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/fl-msn-bill-to-be-considered-tuesday-march-24/
| March 23, 2009
Press Releases
AKC and Cat Fanciers’ Association Debut ‘Meet The Breeds’ At New York City’s Javits Center
Click here for more information World's Largest Showcase of Cat & Dog Breeds to be Held in October in New York City; Unique Event Presented by PetPartners, Inc. New York, NY — The American Kennel Club® (AKC®), in conjunction with the Cat Fanciers' Association® (CFA®), is pleased to announce that "Meet the Breeds™" will […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-and-cat-fanciers-association-debut-meet-the-breeds-at-new-york-cit/
| March 20, 2009
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
AKC Supports Ohio Bill Removing BSL
The American Kennel Club applauds Ohio Representative Barbara Sears of Lucas County for introducing House Bill 79, which removes "pit bull" from Ohio's statutory definition of dangerous dogs. Ohio is currently the only state to have enacted statewide breed-specific legislation. The current law states that if a dog "belongs to a breed that is commonly […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/akc-supports-ohio-bill-removing-bsl/
| March 19, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Montana to Hear ‘Animal Hoarding’ Bill on March 19
On Thursday, March 19, the Montana House Judiciary Committee will hear a bill to expand the definition of animal cruelty. The American Kennel Club urges all responsible dog owners, fanciers, and breeders to contact the Montana Senate and express their opposition to Senate Bill 221, which would expand the definition of animal cruelty to include […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/montana-to-hear-animal-hoarding-bill-on-march-19/
| March 18, 2009
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE: Illinois Bills Held For Further Amendments
SB 139 which sought to ban cropping and docking in Illinois, has been amended to remove all substantive language from the bill. It now simply exists as a placeholder or "shell", should the sponsor choose to revisit the issue later in session. AKC will continue to monitor this legislation and will update our website if new language […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-illinois-bills-held-for-further-amendments/
| March 17, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Washington Alert: SB 5651 to be Considered by House Judiciary Thursday, March 19th
Washington SB 5651 will be considered by the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, March 19th, at 10:00AM, in House Hearing Room A, in the John L. O'Brien Building, 504 15th Avenue SW, in Olympia, WA 98504. SB 5651 is part of a radical national legislative agenda aimed at limiting the freedoms and liberties of Americans […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/washington-alert-sb-5651-to-be-considered-by-house-judiciary-thursday/
| March 17, 2009
Legislative Alerts
Texas Mandatory Spay/Neuter Bills Introduced
Two mandatory spay/neuter bills have been filed in the Texas Legislature. House Bill 4277, sponsored by Representative Jose Menendez of San Antonio, and Senate Bill 1845, sponsored by Senator Leticia Van de Putte also of San Antonio, will require that all dogs over six months of age be sterilized. The American Kennel Club (AKC) and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-mandatory-spay-neuter-bills-introduced/
| March 16, 2009