URGENT’ Act TODAY to Oppose Tennessee Dog Breeder Amendment
If you own intact female dogs, you could be regulated as a 'commercial' dog breeder under a bill that is advancing in Tennessee.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-act-today-to-oppose-tennessee-dog-breeder-amendment/
| April 3, 2017
New Jersey Action Update: Call Gov. Christie to Veto Anti-breeder Bill S. 3041
Earlier this week, representatives of the AKC and the NJ Federation of Dog Clubs met with Governor Christie's staff to share our strong concerns about Senate Bill 3041. Although the bill has been improved since first introduced (as S. 63) in January 2016, the American Kennel Club (AKC) remains deeply concerned with harmful impacts on […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-jersey-action-update-call-gov-christie-to-veto-anti-breeder-bill-s-3041/
| March 30, 2017
HI: Bill Seeks to Allow Groups to Sue for Animal Forfeiture Before Criminal Charges Are Even Filed
Hawaii House Bill 1516 seeks to allow 'any duly incorporated humane society or any duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to animals' holding an animal to ask a court to order the forfeiture of a person's animal even before criminal charges are filed. The American Kennel Club believes that, as currently written, HB […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hi-bill-seeks-to-allow-groups-to-sue-for-animal-forfeiture-before-criminal-charges-are-even-filed/
| March 28, 2017
Arkansas: Regulations for Breeders Who Sell ONE Dog & Owners of 4 Females on Agenda Tomorrow (3/29)
An amended version of Arkansas House Bill 1717 is again on the agenda of the House Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee for tomorrow, March 29. Among other provisions, this bill would require breeders who offer for sale one dog or cat through public media to register with, pay fees, and submit information to the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/arkansas-regulations-for-breeders-who-sell-one-dog-owners-of-4-females-on-agenda-tomorrow-3-29/
| March 28, 2017
TN: Breeder Bills On Agenda for 3/28 & 3/29, Contact Committees TODAY
Amendments that would insert 'commercial dog breeder' regulations into two bills are again on committee agendas for Tuesday (3/28) and Wednesday (3/29).
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tn-breeder-bills-on-agenda-for-3-28-3-29-contact-committees-today/
| March 27, 2017
Action Flyer for New Jersey S.3041 (Printable PDF)
Action Flyer for New Jersey S.3041 (Printable PDF)
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/action-flyer-for-new-jersey-s-3041-printable-pdf/
| March 22, 2017
Montana: Hearing TOMORROW (3/23) on Breeder Licensing, Seizure of Dogs, $5000 Penalties
A problematic bill to regulate pet breeders is scheduled to be heard by the Montana House Business and Labor Committee on March 23, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. House Bill 582 seeks to require licensing, inspections, rules, fees, and penalties for certain dog and cat breeders.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/montana-hearing-tomorrow-3-23-on-breeder-licensing-seizure-of-dogs-5000-penalties/
| March 22, 2017
New Jersey: Take Action Now! Call Gov. Christie to Veto Anti-breeder Bill S.3041
The American Kennel Club (AKC) remains deeply concerned with the impacts that will likely result if New Jersey Senate Bill 3041 is signed into law as currently written. We urge all concerned New Jersey residents to contact Governor Christie's office and urge him to veto S.3041.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-jersey-take-action-now-call-gov-christie-to-veto-anti-breeder-bill-s-3041/
| March 20, 2017
CT: Support Bill Proclaiming May 1 as Purebred Dog Day, March 13 as National K9 Veterans’ Day
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is proud to support Senate Bill 1002, and encourages all Connecticut residents to contact the members of the Joint Government Administration and Elections Committee and express support of Senate Bill 1002.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ct-support-bill-proclaiming-may-1-as-purebred-dog-day-march-13-as-national-k9-veterans-day/
| March 17, 2017
NEW JERSEY ALERT: Assembly Now Scheduled to Vote on S.3041
The American Kennel Club has learned that New Jersey Senate Bill 3041 is scheduled for a vote by the full New Jersey Assembly at 10PM tonight, March 16, 2017.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-jersey-alert-assembly-now-scheduled-to-vote-on-s-3041/
| March 16, 2017