Legislative Alerts

Tomorrow (Tuesday, April 22), the Texas Senate Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Committee will have a hearing on Senate Bill 2801, which authorizes field trials in Texas for fur-bearing animals and squirrels. Current Texas law only specifically authorizes field trials for pen-raised game birds, and this legislation should bring Texas law up to date so […]

On Wednesday, April 23, the Texas Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee will consider a bill that would allow a person to receive damages for bystander damages, mental anguish, and loss of companionship caused by death of a companion animal. The bill applies to any person who boards their dog at a “for-profit kennel”, meaning any […]

The New Hampshire (NH) Senate Judiciary Committee will hear public testimony on Amended HB 616 tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22, at 1:30PM. Amended HB 616, which has already favorably passed the House, would: (1) ensure a person charged with animal cruelty is aware of their right to hire a licensed veterinarian of their choice to examine […]

As previously reported, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, will consider extensive proposed amendments to the county’s Animals ordinance at its meeting on Monday, April 21, 2025.  The proposal would create new licenses for dog breeders, require inspections of their facilities, establish care and conditions standards for all dogs, and impose ownership limits.  The American Kennel Club […]

On Tuesday, April 8, the Senate Natural Resources and Wildfire Committee voted to advance SB 1076 and referred it to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Natural Resources. The AKC thanks all the Oregonians who showed up to the State Capitol for the hearings and have been active in communicating your concerns […]

As previously reported, Florida Senate Bill 1830 and House Bill 1481 seek to require state licensing and regulation of anyone in Florida who owns or possess an intact female dog that is six months old or older, and who offers puppies from its breeding for sale.  Under the bill, any intact female more than six […]

On Tuesday, April 8, the Senate Natural Resources and Wildfire Committee voted to advance SB 1076, which would allow for regulations of breeders who sell even one dog.  The bill has been referred to the Joint Ways and Means Committee for further consideration. Oregon already has robust regulations on dog breeder. Senate Bill 1076 would […]

The Nevada Senate Natural Resources Committee advanced Assembly Bill 487 that would ban pet stores from selling dogs and cats, in a hearing on April 9. Currently, the bill also prohibits the sale or transfer of dogs or cats in public places and at swap meets, with certain exceptions for animal shelters and rescue organizations. […]

Tomorrow, Tuesday April 8, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners of Marion County, Florida, will consider adopting animal-related changes to the County’s Land Development Code.  Should these amendments be adopted, they will impact those who reside in unincorporated areas of the county.  The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs (FAKC) […]

On Thursday, April 10, 2025, starting at 5PM, the Senate Committee on Judiciary is scheduled to accept testimony on multiple dog related bills. The American Kennel Club (AKC) is strongly opposed to two and encourages residents to review two others for possible outcomes. S.551 – CRUELTY TO ANIMALS – OPPOSE Seeking to further the interest […]