The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the New Hampshire Dogs Owners of the Granite State (NH DOGS) have been notified by the House Environment and Agriculture Committee that the public hearing on House Bill 1102 will take place on March 5, 2024, at 1PM.
AKC clubs and NH DOGS are collaborating in strong opposition to HB 1102, which describes brachycephaly as a “birth deformity that causes suffering” and would CRIMINALIZE the sale and breeding of brachycephalic dogs and any dog that could be claimed to have a birth deformity. Details regarding the serious negative consequences of HB 1102 were detailed in an AKC alert issued last month.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
All breeders, owners, and residents, along with all AKC-affiliated clubs in New Hampshire are strongly encouraged to clear your calendar for the afternoon of March 5 and attend the public hearing in person to demonstrate opposition to HB 1102.
Because New Hampshire lawmakers are on break next week, DETAILS ON WHO AND HOW TO CONTACT COMMITTEE MEMBERS WILL BE SENT LATER NEXT WEEK.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
AKC and NH DOGS strongly encourage you to join in the fight against this radical legislation. For more information on HB 1102 or how you can help in the fight against it, contact AKC Government Relations at doglaw@akc.org or NH DOGS at dogs.nh@gmail.com.