New Jersey: Assembly Considering Bill Impacting Hobby Breeders – Call TODAY January 9, 2026
The New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee has added amendments to a bill banning retail pet stores that could impact home-based breeders. The amendments are now identical to those added to Senate Bill 2511 in late December (Read AKC’s previous alert for more information) With the last voting day of the session scheduled for Monday, January […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-jersey-assembly-considering-bill-impacting-hobby-breeders-call-today-january-9-2026/
| January 9, 2026
Washington Information: Senate Considering Bill Allowing Volunteers to Assist With Animal Control
The Washington Senate Law and Justice Committee is considering a bill next week to, among other provisions, provide guidelines for when volunteers may be appointed to assist law enforcement with certain duties, including “animal control and caring for domestic animals”. While AKC understands the value of volunteers helping in certain aspects of community life, this […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/washington-information-senate-considering-bill-allowing-volunteers-to-assist-with-animal-control/
| January 8, 2026
Missouri: Ask Your Representative to Oppose Regulating Hobby Breeders as Commercial Entities
A bill has been pre-filed in the Missouri House of Representatives to require licensure and inspection of all breeders – including hobbyists. The bill was filed in response to media reports of a hobbyist in the state being charged with animal cruelty. The AKC absolutely agrees that all animals deserve life in a safe, humane […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/missouri-ask-your-representative-to-oppose-regulating-hobby-breeders-as-commercial-entities/
| January 2, 2026