Nevada Update: Legislature Postpones Pet Store Ban, Enacts Interim Study
The Nevada State Senate recently amended Assembly Bill 487, which would have impacted the sale of pets and consumer protection in the state.  The bill has been amended to instead conduct an interim study relating to the sale of cats and dogs by retail pet stores in Nevada. Previously, the bill sought to ban pet […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nevada-update-legislature-postpones-pet-store-ban-enacts-interim-study/ | May 28, 2025
MA Alert: Joint Housing Committee Considers Pet-Friendly Housing Policies Bill Next Week
At its upcoming hearing on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 9AM – 1PM, the Massachusetts Joint Housing Committee will consider HB 1476, “An Act to codify pet-friendly elderly housing policies and ensure pet parity across housing authorities.” Sponsored by Representative Tacky Chan, HB 1476 would: (1) Establish a pet ownership program for elderly Massachusetts residents […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-alert-joint-housing-committee-considers-pet-friendly-housing-policies-bill-next-week/ | May 28, 2025
Ask the NY State Assembly to Support Protecting Renters from Breed Discrimination
The New York Assembly is expected to vote on a bill on Tuesday (May 27) that would provide new protections to dog-owning renters in the state seeking renters insurance. New Yorkers are encouraged to contact their State Assemblymember before Tuesday’s vote and ask them to support Assembly Bill 893. State law already prohibits insurance companies […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ask-ny-state-assembly-support-protecting-renters-breed-discrimination/ | May 23, 2025
Texas Positive Field Trial Bill Scheduled for House Floor Vote
A bill that exempts individual participants in squirrel or furbearing animal field trials from the Texas hunting license requirement is scheduled for consideration by the full Texas House of Representatives today, May 22. If signed into law, the bill will only require a field trial organizer to purchase a field trial permit to cover all […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-positive-field-trial-bill-scheduled-house-floor-vote/ | May 22, 2025
Nevada: Bill Restricting Pet Choice, Heard Tuesday (5/13)
After passage in the state Assembly, the Nevada Senate Natural Resources Committee is considering Assembly Bill 487 in a hearing on Tuesday, May 13. If enacted, this bill would ban pet stores from selling dogs and cats. Nevada residents are encouraged to contact the committee using the information below.  While the hearing is today, the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nevada-bill-restricting-pet-choice-heard-tuesday-5-13/ | May 13, 2025
Delaware: Committee to Consider Removing Sunset Provision on Compensatory Damages
Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 14, the Delaware Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on a bill that would remove the “Sunset” provision in current law that allows a person to receive compensatory damages for which a person who tortiously causes an injury to or death of a pet is liable.  This is currently set to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/delaware-committee-consider-removing-sunset-provision-compensatory-damages/ | May 13, 2025
SC: Spartanburg County to Again Consider Breeder Licensing and Oversight
The Spartanburg County (SC) Council will again consider extensive proposed amendments to the county’s Animals ordinance at its meeting on Monday, May 19, 2025.  The proposal would create new licenses for dog breeders, require inspections of their facilities, establish care and conditions standards for all dogs, and impose ownership limits.  The American Kennel Club (AKC) […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/sc-spartanburg-county-consider-breeder-licensing-oversight/ | May 12, 2025
Texas Dangerous Dog Bill Positively Amended, Retail Sales Ban Continues to Advance
With under a month left in the 89th Texas Legislative Regular Session, bills are being amended and advanced very quickly. The following are updates on two key bills impacting dog owners: House Bill 2806/SB 155- Dangerous Dogs The Texas House Public Health Committee recently substituted House Bill 2806 to address the AKC’s concerns that the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-dangerous-dog-bill-positively-amended-retail-sales-ban-continues-advance/ | May 12, 2025
Delaware Considering Restricting Pet Sales on Wednesday
This Wednesday, May 14, the Delaware House Health and Human Development Committee will be considering House Bill 131 which seeks to ban the sale of dogs and cats at retail pet stores, unless the dogs are sourced from a breeder. The American Kennel Club (AKC) opposes HB 131 and encourages all concerned Delaware residents to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/delaware-considering-restricting-pet-sales-wednesday/ | May 12, 2025
GA: DeKalb County to Vote on Ordinance that Will Hurt Responsible Breeders – Express Opposition Now!
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote on an amended Animals ordinance that will negatively impact responsible dog breeders.  It is imperative that DeKalb County residents contact county commissioners immediately to request the ordinance be deferred to allow for further amendments prior to its final consideration. WHAT […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ga-dekalb-county-vote-ordinance-will-hurt-responsible-breeders-express-opposition-now/ | May 9, 2025

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