MA Status Update: Ollie’s Law Signed by Governor
On Friday, September 20, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy signed “Ollie’s Law” into law as Chapter 213 of the Acts of 2024. The new law will take effect in 90 days. The Department of Agricultural Resources (the department), with advice from the committee as established in subsection (b) of Section 7 of the Act, is required […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-status-update-ollies-law-signed-governor/ | September 24, 2024
Fairfield Co, SC, to Vote Mon. (9/23) on Radical Fees & Rules for Show, Hunting & Breeding Dogs
A second and enacting vote is likely to be held Monday, September 23, 2024, on a proposed Fairfield County ordinance that seeks to establish problematic requirements and numerous new fees for dog and cat owners, exhibitors, breeders, and sportsmen. What you can do:  Concerned dog owners are urged to immediately contact county council members to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/fairfield-co-sc-vote-mon-9-23-radical-fees-rules-show-hunting-breeding-dogs/ | September 20, 2024
MA Status Update: Ollie’s Law Sent to Governor
During its informal session on Thursday, September 12, the Massachusetts House of Representatives agreed to an amended version of “Ollie’s Law” that had previously been adopted by the Senate on July 31, 2024.  The bill now awaits Governor Maura Healy’s signature or veto. HISTORY As originally worded, Ollie’s Law would have undermined Massachusetts purebred dog […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-status-update-ollies-law-sent-governor/ | September 16, 2024
Arizona: Phoenix Activists Pushing for Breeder Regulations
AKC understands that local animal rights groups are putting increased pressure on local cities in Arizona (particularly Phoenix) to enact breeder regulations in an effort to address shelter population concerns.  This is a trend we are increasingly  seeing in cities throughout the United States. While nothing has been formally introduced, now is the time for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/arizona-phoenix-activists-pushing-breeder-regulations/ | September 13, 2024
California Update: Two Law Enforcement K-9 Bills Do Not Advance
Saturday, August 31, marked the close of California’s 2024 legislative session. Throughout the session American Kennel Club (AKC) has closely watched two bills that would affect how law enforcement K-9s are deployed in the state. Although the bills advanced out of the state Assembly, neither were voted on by the full state Senate; and neither […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-update-two-law-enforcement-k-9-bills-not-advance/ | September 9, 2024
Sherwood, AR: Proposal to End Breed Discrimination Withdrawn
A proposed ordinance that would have lifted restrictions on ownership of “pit bull” dogs in Sherwood, Arkansas, has been withdrawn. As a result of this action, Sherwood’s animal ordinance continues to prohibit the ownership of: Pit Bull Terriers Staffordshire Bull Terriers American Pit Bull Terriers American Staffordshire Terriers American Bull Dogs Mixed breed dogs with […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/sherwood-ar-proposal-end-breed-discrimination-withdrawn/ | September 4, 2024
Colorado: Ft. Collins to Consider Pet Sale Restrictions on September 3
The Fort Collins City Council is expected to vote on Tuesday, September 3, on a proposal that will restrict pet sales in the city. As currently written, the proposal would ban the retail sale of dogs and cats in the city, with the exception of shelters and rescues.  “Hobby breeders” are also exempt, so long […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/colorado-ft-collins-consider-pet-sale-restrictions-september-3/ | August 30, 2024
DeKalb County, GA: Litter Permits and Dog Breeder/Seller Restrictions Deferred to October
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners deferred consideration of a proposed ordinance that would, among other provisions, enact litter permits and impose restrictions on breeders and individuals who sell/transfer dogs. Revisions to the proposal are in process, and it will be on the agenda October 8, 2024. It is important for DeKalb County commissioners to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dekalb-county-ga-litter-permits-dog-breeder-seller-restrictions-deferred-october/ | August 29, 2024
DeKalb County, Georgia: Litter Permit and Breeding Restrictions on Agenda Tuesday, 8/27/24
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to consider a problematic litter permit and pet sales ordinance at its Tuesday, August 27, 2024, meeting. It is important for commissioners to hear from constituents with concerns about this vague, overreaching proposal.  Scroll down for meeting and contact information. Among numerous other requirements, the proposed county […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dekalb-county-georgia-litter-permit-breeding-restrictions-agenda-tuesday-8-27-24/ | August 23, 2024
Hawaii: Support Proposed Animal Education and Training Complex
Background On June 12, 2024, the City and County of Honolulu took ownership of approximately 400 acres of former Navy-owned land of Kalaeloa for public park and public recreational area purposes. The City and County of Honolulu will have jurisdiction of the area, with the National Park Services (NPS) overseeing compliance with covenants and agreements […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hawaii-support-proposed-animal-education-training-complex/ | August 22, 2024

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