Legislative Alerts

The Maryland Senate is expected to consider a bill any day that contains some very troubling legislative findings (including implying that breeders are the reason dogs end up in shelters). The purpose of the bill is to ensure that pet stores and dealers in Maryland only obtain dogs from reputable breeders, and many positive amendments […]

A bill is moving through the Arizona Senate that would impact live dog racing in the state.  As defined in state law, “live dog racing” is defined as “racing in which greyhound dogs chase a mechanical lure.”  As a result, the bill would have inadvertently prohibited all lure coursing, Coursing ability and similar events in […]

A bill is moving in the New York Senate that would make it a crime to steal a pet from an owner’s or lawful custodian’s private property.  New York residents are encouraged to contact their State Senator and ask them to support Senate Bill 423.  The bill has passed Senate committees and is pending a […]

A bill is advancing in the New York Assembly that would require all USDA Class A dealers to purchase municipal dog licenses, among other requirements. Current law requires that dog owners in cities with populations over 2 million must obtain dog licenses and have their dogs vaccinated against rabies if the dog is over 4 […]

IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED! Rep. Mike Stewart has filed a last-minute amendment to an unrelated bill that seeks to enact problematic dog breeder legislation.  This action seeks to bypass the political process under which a bill is assigned to committee for careful consideration and a vote.  Further, this amendment has been filed without notification to constituent […]

March 22, 2016 The Alaska Board of Game, part of the state’s Department of Fish and Game, will be considering almost 140 regulatory proposals at meetings scheduled to take place from March 18 to March 28.  Proposal 69 seeks to prohibit statewide hunting with domestic dogs.  All concerned residents, clubs, and allied organizations are strongly […]

The Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee is considering a bill TOMORROW (Wednesday, March 16) that would streamline the current process whereby individuals may permanently lose their dogs on suspicion of cruelty – even before a trial begins.  Illinois residents are strongly encouraged to contact the committee and sponsor before the hearing at 3:30 pm tomorrow to […]

The Illinois Senate State Government and Veterans Affairs Committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Thursday, March 17, that would allow officers or employees who had custody or control of a service, police, or search and rescue dog the option to keep the dog on its retirement from service.  The American Kennel Club supports […]

UPDATE: Committee Hearing Scheduled for SB 945 Please contact the author and members of the Senate Business and Professions Committee if you have concerns about SB 945. Details of the legislation are available below the list of committee members. Senator Bill Monning, Author Email: Senator.Monning@senate.ca.gov Phone: 916-651-4017 Senate Business and Professions Committee Hearing Date: Monday, […]

A resolution is scheduled to be considered tomorrow in Maryland that would declare an annual K9 Veterans Day.  The AKC is proud to support this bill, whose stated purpose is to honor federal, state, and local law enforcement K9 Corps units and “their service to protect our communities, state, and country.” The resolution, House Bill […]