Legislative Alerts

On June 10, 2024, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed House Bill 626 into law, thereby establishing a division of animal welfare as part of the Department of Public Safety (Department). The Department will have until January 1, 2025, to hire the new division’s director. This is a foundational step for developing, implementing, and administering a […]

Tomorrow evening, West Mifflin Borough Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30pm on an ordinance that would limit the number of animals that may be kept or maintained on any property. According to the proposed ordinance, "It shall be lawful for any person/owner to keep pets, but no more than three dogs and no […]

On Thursday, June 20, the Fresno City Council will vote on a resolution that would suspend the issuance of new unaltered dog licenses until the 3-month shelter occupancy rate average drops below 75 percent. As the city is currently above this threshold, if adopted, the issuance of new unaltered dog licenses would be immediately suspended. […]

The Delaware House of Representatives will be considering a bill to regulate barking dogs in the state during tomorrow’s (June 18, 2024) session scheduled to start at 2:00p. Delaware residents are encouraged to contact the members of the House of Representatives to express your concerns with House Bill 124 which seeks to regulating barking dogs.  […]

Last week, a new bill was introduced to replace the existing legislation (House Bill 2354) aimed at addresses concerns by boarding kennels along the state borders. Recent changes to Pennsylvania’s Dog Law (Act 18 of 2023) requires a certified certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) from a dog’s home state in order to be boarded in […]

The Louisiana state legislature adjourned on June 3, 2024, with positive results for dogs, dog owners, and individuals who rely on service animals. The American Kennel Club Government Relations department (AKC GR) monitored 20 Louisiana bills of interest, which included:  Supported by AKC, Enacted  Senate Bill 476 criminalizes the use of bait dogs in training […]

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee is currently considering proposals for inclusion in the Senate Farm Bill. Right now, animal rights/ “protection” groups are actively lobbying your Senator(s) to include two proposals that could harm responsible dog breeders. Your action is urgently needed NOW to stop the animal-rights supported Better CARE for Animals Act (S. 2555) […]

The Delaware House Appropriations Committee voted to approve a bill seeking to regulate barking dogs in the state.  The bill now advances to the full House for consideration. Delaware residents are encouraged to contact the members of the House of Representatives to express your concerns with House Bill 124 which seeks to regulating barking dogs.  […]

The New York Legislature has officially adjourned its session for the year. Although it may return at some point this year, nothing has yet been officially announced. AKC is pleased to report that Senate Bill 4993/ Assembly Bill 6244 allowing dogs in state parks was passed in the final days of session and will be […]

On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 1:00pm, the Delaware House Appropriations Committee will be considering a bill seeking to regulate barking dogs in the state. Delaware residents are encouraged to contact the committee and express your concerns with House Bill 124.  Scroll down for more information. Bill Summary: House Bill 124 would prohibit dogs from […]