Federal Update: CDC to Revisit Dog Importation Rules in 2025
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided public notice that it will propose revisions and certifications to the requirements for the importation of dogs that it finalized earlier in 2024. The dog import rule that was implemented in August 2024 was designed to limit the public health risk of dogs being […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/federal-update-cdc-revisit-dog-importation-rules-2025/
| December 18, 2024
U.S. Congress Update: House Passes Working Dog Health And Welfare Act
Yesterday, the U.S House of Representatives passed S. 2414, the Working Dog Health and Welfare Act. The Senate passed the measure in January. The bill now goes to the President for his signature. AKC strongly supports this measure to ensure implementation of recommendations for protections and standards of care for U.S. Government Working Dogs as […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/u-s-congress-update-house-passes-working-dog-health-welfare-act/
| December 18, 2024
NJ Bill Eliminating Consumer Protections for Pet Purchasers, Restricting Dog Sales to be Considered Monday, December 16
On Monday, December 16, the New Jersey Assembly Commerce, Economic Development, and Agriculture Committee will consider Assembly Bill 4051, which seeks to repeal the state’s consumer protection laws for pet purchases and implement a statewide ban on the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits by pet shops. The American Kennel Club (AKC) encourages all dog […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-bill-eliminating-consumer-protections-pet-purchasers-restricting-dog-sales-considered-monday-december-16/
| December 12, 2024
Michigan: Non-Economic Damages for Service Dogs Advancing
A bill is advancing in the Michigan House of Representatives that would allow a person to receive “non-economic” damages for mental anguish, fright and shock, and loss of companionship caused by the injury or death of their service animal. The American Kennel Club (AKC) encourages Michigan residents to contact your State Representative today to express […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/michigan-non-economic-damages-service-dogs-advancing/
| December 12, 2024
San Antonio City Council Amends Spay/Neuter, At-Large and Dangerous Dog Policy
Recently, the San Antonio City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that allows city Animal Control Services (ACS) to spay and neuter at-large dogs and significantly increases fines for at-large dogs and dangerous dog incidents. Additionally, the ordinance protects the identity of individuals who report dangerous dog issues to local authorities. AKC expressed concerns about several […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/san-antonio-city-council-amends-spay-neuter-large-dangerous-dog-policy/
| December 11, 2024
West Virginia: Upshur County to Consider Animal Control Law Changes Tomorrow (12/12)
Tomorrow, Thursday, December 12, 2024, the County Commission of Upshur County, West Virginia, will be taking public comment on a proposed ordinance seeking to address at-large and dangerous dogs in the county. Residents are encouraged to contact the County Commission and participate in the hearings on December 12 and December 19, 2024, to express your […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/west-virginia-upshur-county-consider-animal-control-law-changes-tomorrow-12-12/
| December 11, 2024
Michigan: Committee to Consider Non-Economic Damages for Service Dogs TOMORROW
Tomorrow (Wednesday, December 11), the Michigan House Judiciary Committee will consider a bill that would allow a person to receive “non-economic” damages for mental anguish, fright and shock, and loss of companionship caused by the injury or death of their service animal. The American Kennel Club (AKC) encourages Michigan residents to contact the committee today […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/michigan-committee-consider-non-economic-damages-service-dogs-tomorrow/
| December 10, 2024
DeKalb Co., GA, Pet Breeder/Seller Restriction Ordinance Deferred to 1/21/25
An overreaching proposed ordinance that seeks to place restrictions on pet breeders and on individuals who transfer/give away/sell pets will be deferred until January 2025. Per county staff: At the December 3 County Operations Committee meeting, the ordinance was recommended for deferral to the Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners next meets tomorrow, December […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dekalb-co-ga-pet-breeder-seller-restriction-ordinance-deferred-1-21-25/
| December 9, 2024
Louisiana Update: St. Tammany Parish Unanimously Adopts Spay/Neuter Ordinance
Yesterday evening, the St. Tammany Parish Council unanimously adopted a new spay/neuter ordinance. The new law, which goes into effect on December 20, 2024, requires all dogs to be spayed or neutered. However, it also includes broad exceptions, by: Exempting dogs 52 weeks of age and younger from the spay/neuter requirement. Allowing for any pet […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisiana-update-st-tammany-parish-unanimously-adopts-spay-neuter-ordinance/
| December 6, 2024
New York: Ask Governor to Sign Bill Allowing Dogs in State Parks
Yesterday a bill was sent to Governor Hochel’s desk that will allow responsible dog owners more opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities and socialization with their well-behaved pets, while still protecting and respecting the ability of all New Yorkers to enjoy state parks. New York residents, and those who enjoy traveling and/or participating in outdoor events […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-ask-governor-sign-bill-allowing-dogs-state-parks/
| December 3, 2024