Delaware Update: Governor Signs Bills Impacting Dog Owners
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has signed several animal-related bills approved by the General Assembly during the 2026 legislative session. The measures address retail pet store sales, animal cruelty penalties, and veterinary reporting requirements. HB 131 – Retail Sales of Dogs and Cats HB 131 prohibits retail pet stores from selling dogs and cats in […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/delaware-update-governor-signs-bills-impacting-dog-owners/
| August 20, 2026
New World Screwworm—Updates on Interstate Travel Requirements with Dogs
Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Since first detected on June 3, 2026, 46 cases of New World Screwworm (NWS, or screwworm) have been detected in southwest Texas and New Mexico. While the number of screwworm cases have remained low, the American Kennel Club continues to recommend that all dog owners, or anyone who works […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-world-screwworm-updates-on-interstate-travel-requirements-with-dogs/
| August 18, 2026
UPDATE: Committee To Reconsider Senate Farm Bill in September
The Senate Agriculture Committee failed to pass its Farm Bill in a markup on Thursday, August 6. Chairman Boozman has recessed the committee and plans to hold another vote on the measure in September. AKC GR will continue to follow this measure and provide updates on provisions related to dogs. The GR Team thanks the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/update-committee-to-reconsider-senate-farm-bill-in-september/
| August 7, 2026