Legislative Alerts

A bill that would have mandated a registration fee for all pets in Colorado will not move forward this year, according to a media announcement from the sponsor, Rep. Regina English. As introduced, House Bill 24-1163 would have imposed a mandatory registration fee on all pet owners for each pet they owned.  With the registration, […]

UPDATE:  The February 6, 2024, meeting of the South Carolina House Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Environmental Affairs Committee has been rescheduled to February 13, 2024. This allows an additional week for resident dog owners to contact committee members in support of the legislation below. _____________________________________________________________________________ South Carolina House Bill 4611 seeks to make it an […]

On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the New Hampshire (NH) House Committee on Executive Departments and Administration will hear public testimony on House Bill 1526, which seeks to increase access to veterinary professionals. SUMMARY: HB 1526 would authorize the board of veterinary medicine to issue a conditional license to a foreign-educated veterinarian currently in the process […]

Update: On 2/1/24, HB 2058 was passed with amendments.  It will likely next be considered by the House Finance Committee. Tomorrow, Thursday, February 1, 2024, the Hawai’i House Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee is scheduled to consider House Bill 2058, which seeks to significantly expand the state’s dangerous dog law. The American Kennel Club (AKC) […]

On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, the Georgia Senate adopted Senate Resolution 344, which commends the benefits and contributions of purebred dogs and recognizes May 1, 2024 as Purebred Dog Day in the State of Georgia. Click here then click “Current Version” to read the beautifully written resolution in its entirety. Gail LaBerge, President of the […]

On January 25, 2024, the Delaware House of Representatives passed legislation that removes an existing prohibition on the hunting of game birds on Sundays in Delaware.  The bill now moves to the Senate where it has been assigned to the Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee. AKC is not taking an official position on this […]

On Tuesday, January 30, a bill that would protect owners and pets during extreme weather situations is scheduled for a critical hearing in the Senate State Government and Elections Committee. The bill passed the House of Representatives in 2023 and now needs to pass the state Senate. Your support is needed! Washington state residents are […]

On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, the New Hampshire (NH) House Environment and Agriculture Committee is convening a work session for HB 1680, which seeks to restrict newly-defined “retail pet stores” to include anyone with a physical facility who transfers more than 30 dogs per year at retail. Serious issues with the bill were detailed in […]

On Monday, January 22, the Roseburg City Council approved multiple changes to the animal control laws – including a new limit law. You can read the adopted ordinances in detail here, but below are a few of the changes to local law: Each city residence will be allowed to have no more than four dogs […]

UPDATE #2 - 2/7/2024: Florida Senate Bill 660 is on the agenda of the Senate Committee on Rules for February 8, 2024. Florida residents are urged to contact committee members to express their concerns with this bill. UPDATE:  Florida Senate Bill 660, which seeks to exempt from public records requirements the identifying information about persons who […]