Legislative Alerts

Proposed updates to Palm Beach County’s Animal Care and Control Ordinance and fee schedule would expand breeder regulations; add new rules for hobby breeders, exhibitors, and people who own unaltered dogs or cats; and increase the cost of a hobby breeder permit by 166.7%. The American Kennel Club (AKC) is concerned that these changes could […]

On Monday, August 24, a working group of organizations led by the California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals) hosted a press conference in Sacramento, CA, to unveil a proposal that would create a bureau of companion animals at the state level.   This working group aims to have a bill introduced next legislative session that would […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]