Florida Alert: Contact Legislators Today in Opposition to Extreme Anti-Breeder Legislation
As previously reported, Florida Senate Bill 1830 and House Bill 1481 seek to require state licensing and regulation of anyone in Florida who owns or possess an intact female dog that is six months old or older, and who offers puppies from its breeding for sale.  Under the bill, any intact female more than six […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/florida-alert-contact-legislators-today-opposition-extreme-anti-breeder-legislation/ | April 11, 2025
Oregon Update: Breeder Regulations Bill Advancing
On Tuesday, April 8, the Senate Natural Resources and Wildfire Committee voted to advance SB 1076, which would allow for regulations of breeders who sell even one dog.  The bill has been referred to the Joint Ways and Means Committee for further consideration. Oregon already has robust regulations on dog breeder. Senate Bill 1076 would […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oregon-update-breeder-regulations-bill-advancing/ | April 10, 2025
Nevada: Bill Restricting Pet Choice, Ownership Transfers Advancing
The Nevada Senate Natural Resources Committee advanced Assembly Bill 487 that would ban pet stores from selling dogs and cats, in a hearing on April 9. Currently, the bill also prohibits the sale or transfer of dogs or cats in public places and at swap meets, with certain exceptions for animal shelters and rescue organizations. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nevada-bill-restricting-pet-choice-ownership-transfers-advancing/ | April 10, 2025
FL: Marion County to Consider Alternative to Ownership Limits; Concerns Remain
Tomorrow, Tuesday April 8, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners of Marion County, Florida, will consider adopting animal-related changes to the County’s Land Development Code.  Should these amendments be adopted, they will impact those who reside in unincorporated areas of the county.  The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs (FAKC) […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/fl-marion-county-consider-alternative-ownership-limits-concerns-remain/ | April 7, 2025
RI Alert: Dog Related Bills Being Heard Thursday – PLEASE OPPOSE TWO & REVIEW OTHERS!
On Thursday, April 10, 2025, starting at 5PM, the Senate Committee on Judiciary is scheduled to accept testimony on multiple dog related bills. The American Kennel Club (AKC) is strongly opposed to two and encourages residents to review two others for possible outcomes. S.551 – CRUELTY TO ANIMALS – OPPOSE Seeking to further the interest […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ri-alert-dog-related-bills-heard-thursday-please-oppose-two-review-others/ | April 7, 2025
Colorado: Owners Must Request Exemption to Northglenn Ownership Limit by August 1
AKC Government Relations has recently learned that the Northglenn City Council passed a new ordinance limiting residents to a total of 4 dogs or cats (or both) in order to address nuisance concerns. Residents of Northglenn currently owning more than four dogs/cats must disclose this to the city prior to August 1, 2025, to ensure […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/colorado-owners-must-request-exemption-northglenn-ownership-limit-august-1/ | April 7, 2025
Take Action: Texas Retail Pet Sales Ban Scheduled for a Hearing
The Texas House Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development Committee Joint Committee scheduled a public hearing for House Bill 3458 on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, which would impose a statewide ban on the retail sale of dogs and cat, beginning September 1, 2025. The American Kennel Club (AKC) opposes HB 3458 and encourages all concerned Texas residents to share […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/take-action-texas-retail-pet-sales-ban-scheduled-hearing/ | April 7, 2025
California Information: Dog Importation Records Hearing on Monday (4/7)
On Monday, a hearing is expected in a Senate committee to clarify current law regarding record-keeping on the importation of dogs. Currently, those importing dogs into California for the purpose of resale or change of ownership must submit a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) to the county they reside in. However, the current process is […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-information-dog-importation-records-hearing-monday-4-7/ | April 7, 2025
Oregon Update: Vote Postponed on Breeder Regulations until Tuesday (4/8)
On Thursday, April 3, an Oregon state Senate committee was scheduled to vote on a bill (SB 1076) that establishes a licensing framework for all breeders who sell even one dog as a pet. However, the hearing was postponed to Tuesday, April 8. The AKC thanks all the Oregonians who showed up to the state […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oregon-update-vote-postponed-breeder-regulations-tuesday-4-8/ | April 4, 2025
MA Alert: Support Establishing a Commission to Study Intentional Service Animal Misrepresentation
At its upcoming hearing on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 1PM – 5PM, the Massachusetts Joint Judiciary Committee agenda includes HB 1686 and SB 1254.  Both would establish a commission to study the use of service animals in the state, including the fraudulent misrepresentation of them. The American Kennel Club (AKC) strongly supports the rights […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-alert-support-establishing-commission-study-intentional-service-animal-misrepresentation/ | April 2, 2025

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