New York: Ask Your State Senator to Support Ban on Insurance Breed Discrimination
New York dog owners are encouraged to call their State Senator TODAY in support of a bill that would prohibit homeowner’s insurance providers from refusing or cancelling coverage or increasing premiums based solely on the breed of dog owned by the policy holder. Summary: Senate Bill 4254 is identical to Assembly Bill 4075, and both […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-ask-state-senator-support-ban-insurance-breed-discrimination/
| June 7, 2021
Nevada: Governor Signs Bill Protecting Dog Owners from Insurance Breed Discrimination
The Governor of Nevada has signed Senate Bill 103 into law, which prohibits homeowner’s, renter’s, and mobile home insurance or vehicle umbrella insurance providers from refusing or cancelling coverage or increasing premiums based solely on the breed of dog owned by the policy holder. The bill does allow for insurance companies to take these actions […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nevada-governor-signs-bill-protecting-dog-owners-insurance-breed-discrimination/
| June 4, 2021
Illinois: Animal Advocates Bill Held, Other Dog Bills Advance As Session Winds Down
The Illinois General Assembly has wrapped up the majority of its work for the year and remains in recess until an agreement is reached on some non-dog-related policy issues. This has been a very active year for canine legislation in the state, and AKC worked with the Illinois Federation of Dog Clubs and Owners (IFDCO) […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-animal-advocates-bill-held-dog-bills-advance-session-winds/
| June 4, 2021
Nebraska: Governor Signs Bill Providing COVID-19 Liability Protection
The Nebraska Governor has signed a law that would provide some COVID liability protections in the state. AKC GR encouraged clubs to support LB 139 and LB 52 as introduced, which both addressed the issue of COVID liability. As amended by the Nebraska Legislature, LB 139 states in part that no person may seek recovery […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nebraska-governor-signs-bill-providing-covid-19-liability-protection/
| June 3, 2021
Wrap Up for a Successful Texas 2021 Legislative Session
On Monday, May 30, the 87th Session of the Texas legislature adjourned sine die. The Texas legislature considered many issues related to canine policy this session, and the American Kennel Club (AKC) is pleased to consider 2021 a success for responsible dog breeders and owners in Texas. Overly Expansive Breeder Regulation Not Considered In June […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/wrap-successful-texas-2021-legislative-session/
| June 2, 2021
Louisville, KY: Animal Ordinance Containing Problematic Sections on Agenda Tomorrow, June 2 ─ Contact Committee Members with Concerns
The Louisville Metro Public Health Committee is scheduled to consider changes to the city/county animal control ordinance during a special meeting tomorrow, June 2, 2021. While it features some reasonable and appropriate provisions, the proposed ordinance also includes certain vague and problematic dog care requirements. The American Kennel Club (AKC) encourages Louisville/Jefferson County residents to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisville-ky-animal-ordinance-containing-problematic-sections-agenda-tomorrow-june-2-%e2%94%80-contact-committee-members-concerns/
| June 1, 2021