Ask NY Senate Committee to Support Bill Criminalizing Pet Theft
AKC is supporting a bill moving in the New York Senate that would make it a crime to steal a pet from an owner's or lawful custodian's private property.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ask-ny-senate-committee-to-support-bill-criminalizing-pet-theft/
| January 19, 2018
New Hampshire Bill to Impose Microchip-Related Requirements on Animal Shelters
The American Kennel Club and the Dog Owners of the Granite State, our New Hampshire federation, both support HB 1309.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-hampshire-bill-to-impose-microchip-related-requirements-on-animal-shelters/
| January 16, 2018
Urge NY Assembly to Support Bill Prohibiting Breed Discrimination in Homeowner’s Insurance
The NY Assembly is expected to vote soon on a bill that would prohibit homeowner's insurance providers from refusing or cancelling coverage or increasing premiums based solely on the breed of dog owned by the policy holder.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urge-ny-assembly-to-support-bill-prohibiting-breed-discrimination-in-homeowners-insurance/
| January 16, 2018
Forsyth Co. (GA) Stakeholder’s Meeting TOMORROW (1/12) on Pet Care Worker Permits, Other Amendments
Forsyth County Commission Chair Todd Levent and Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills will hold a meeting with stakeholders on Friday, January 12 at 10:00 a.m. regarding proposed amendments to the county animal control ordinance.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/forsyth-co-ga-stakeholders-meeting-tomorrow-1-12-on-pet-care-worker-permits-other-amendments/
| January 11, 2018
USDA Seeks Public Input on Recognizing Third Party Inspections
USDA is seeking input on recognizing inspections by third-party programs.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/usda-seeks-public-input-on-recognizing-third-party-inspections/
| December 20, 2017
Forsyth Co. (GA): Hearing TOMORROW (12/7) on Permits for Groomers, Trainers, and Pet Care Employees
On Thursday, December 7, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a public hearing and possibly vote on a proposed ordinance that seeks to require 'animal handler permits' for employees of grooming, training, boarding, and other broadly-defined 'animal care facilities.'
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/forsyth-co-ga-hearing-tomorrow-12-7-on-permits-for-groomers-trainers-and-pet-care-employees/
| December 6, 2017
Ask Ohio Committee to Support Allowing Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas on 11/28
The Ohio House of Representatives Economic Development, Commerce, and Labor Committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 28, on a bill that would allow dogs in outdoor eating establishments, with permission from the business owner.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ask-ohio-committee-to-support-allowing-dogs-in-outdoor-dining-areas-on-11-28/
| November 22, 2017
Boone County Indiana Postpones Vote on Mandatory Spay Neuter
The Boone County (IN) Board of Commissioners postponed a vote on a bill that would mandate the spaying and neutering of all dogs owned by county residents by the year 2020.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/boone-county-indiana-postpones-vote-on-mandatory-spay-neuter/
| November 21, 2017
Boone County Indiana Postpones Vote on Mandatory Spay Neuter
The Boone County (IN) Board of Commissioners postponed a vote on a bill that would mandate the spaying and neutering of all dogs owned by county residents by the year 2020.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/boone-county-indiana-postpones-vote-on-mandatory-spay-neuter-2/
| November 21, 2017
Indiana Alert: Boone County to Consider Mandatory Spay Neuter on November 20
The Boone County (IN) Board of Commissioners is considering a proposal on Monday, November 20, that would mandate the spaying and neutering of all dogs owned by county residents by the year 2020.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/indiana-alert-boone-county-to-consider-mandatory-spay-neuter-on-november-20/
| November 15, 2017