On Thursday, April 3, an Oregon state Senate committee will likely vote on a bill (SB 1076) that establishes a licensing framework for all breeders who sell even one dog as a pet. This likely vote is a follow up to the previous March 18 hearing on the bill.
Oregon already has robust regulations on dog breeders; Senate Bill 1076 would create confusion and an additional burden for responsible Oregonians already in compliance with existing law and potentially require someone who breeds and sells one dog to be forced to open their home to inspection. Read AKC’s previous alert for more information on this bill.
What You Can Do:
The American Kennel Club thanks all who took the time to express your concerns to the committee. While there are no further opportunities to testify before this committee, you can still express your concerns:
- Contact the members of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire before Thursday’s meeting:
- Senator Jeff Golden (Chair) – Sen.JeffGolden@oregonlegislature.gov; 503-986-1703
- Senator Todd Nash (Vice Chair) – toddnash@oregonlegislature.gov; 503-986-1729
- Senator Floyd Prozanski (Sponsor of SB 1076) – FloydProzanski@OregonLegislature.gov; 503-986-1704
- Senator Fred Girod – FredGirod@oregonlegislature.gov; 503-986-1709
- Senator Kathleen Taylor – kathleentaylor@oregonlegislature.gov; 503-986-1721
- Show up to the committee vote in person to make sure your respectful opposition is known to committee members. While you cannot speak at the hearing, you can join other Oregonians at the vote to show that you are concerned with the bill as written.
The AKC is coordinating with the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) in advance of the possible committee vote. If you would like to join other Oregonians at the state Capitol to show your opposition for this bill, please contact NAIA directly. They can be reached at naia@naiaonline.org or 503-756-0826.
Information on the committee vote:Thursday April 3, 2025
1:00 pm
Oregon State Capitol
900 Court Street NE, Room 453
Salem, Oregon 97301
AKC Government Relations continues to monitor bills in Oregon impacting dog owners and will provide updates. For questions or more information, contact AKC GR at doglaw@akc.org.