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Legislative Alerts
Montana: Hearing TOMORROW (3/23) on Breeder Licensing, Seizure of Dogs, $5000 Penalties
A problematic bill to regulate pet breeders is scheduled to be heard by the Montana House Business and Labor Committee on March 23, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. House Bill 582 seeks to require licensing, inspections, rules, fees, and penalties for certain dog and cat breeders.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/montana-hearing-tomorrow-3-23-on-breeder-licensing-seizure-of-dogs-5000-penalties/
| March 22, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Arkansas: Two Bills Regulating Dog Breeders/Sellers Are in Committee TOMORROW (3/17)
Two bills that seek to regulate dog breeders and sellers are on the agenda for the Arkansas House Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee TOMORROW, March 17, 2017.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/arkansas-two-bills-regulating-dog-breeders-sellers-are-in-committee-tomorrow-3-17/
| March 16, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Ask Delaware Committee to Support a Prohibition on Breed-Specific Laws
The Delaware House Health and Human Development Committee will consider a bill tomorrow (Wednesday, March 15), that would protect the rights of responsible Delaware dog owners by prohibiting any dog from being declared 'potentially dangerous' or 'dangerous' under state law simply based on the dog's breed.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ask-delaware-committee-to-support-a-prohibition-on-breed-specific-laws/
| March 14, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Florida: Hearing 3/14 on Troublesome Bill Allowing Damages for Loss of Pet Companionship
An emotionally-driven, but problematic bill in Florida seeks to provide for compensatory damages for the injury or death of a pet. The bill will be heard by Senate Committee on Judiciary tomorrow, March 14, 2017.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/florida-hearing-3-14-on-troublesome-bill-allowing-damages-for-loss-of-pet-companionship/
| March 13, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Montana: Committee Vote on Overreaching Pet Breeder Bill Scheduled for March 9
House Bill 570 seeks to establish licensing, inspections, regulations, fees, and penalties for dog and cat breeders.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/montana-committee-vote-on-overreaching-pet-breeder-bill-scheduled-for-march-9/
| March 7, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Arkansas Hearing Tomorrow (3/3) on Bill to Regulate Dog Sales
A bill was just scheduled for a hearing tomorrow (Friday, March 3) in Arkansas that would require registration of anyone who sells or offers a dog for sale in the state and advertises through 'public media' (any way that does not involve in-person or direct contact with a customer). This includes periodicals, professional directories, and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/arkansas-hearing-tomorrow-3-3-on-bill-to-regulate-dog-sales/
| March 2, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Illinois Bill Creating Animal Legal Advocates Harms Dogs, Responsible Owners
An Illinois House committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Tuesday, March 7, that would allow the court to appoint a 'special advocate' to represent the interests of animals during cases that involve the animal's health, safety, or an injury.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-bill-creating-animal-legal-advocates-harms-dogs-responsible-owners/
| March 1, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Tennessee’Dog Breeder Regulations Hidden in Amended Bill, Contact Committee TODAY
The American Kennel Club has been advised that House Bill 120 has been amended to include "commercial dog breeder regulations". The amended bill is scheduled to be voted on by the House Consumer and Human Resources Committee tomorrow, March 1, 2017, at 10:30 a.m.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tennesseedog-breeder-regulations-hidden-in-amended-bill-contact-committee-today/
| February 28, 2017
Legislative Alerts
HAWAII ALERT: TROUBLESOME LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED IN COMMITTEE TOMORROW, FEB. 23
The Hawaii House of Representative's Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider dog-related proposals on Thursday, February 23, both of which the American Kennel Club (AKC) is concerned with.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hawaii-alert-troublesome-legislation-to-be-considered-in-committee-tomorrow-feb-23/
| February 22, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Missouri: Support Bill to Prohibit Breed-Specific Laws, in Committee Tomorrow (2/22)
The Missouri House Local Government Committee will consider a bill tomorrow (Wednesday, February 22), that seeks to protect the rights of responsible dog owners in Missouri by prohibiting municipalities from enacting breed-specific policies. All who reside or participate in dog events in Missouri are encouraged to contact the House Local Government Committee in support of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/missouri-support-bill-to-prohibit-breed-specific-laws-in-committee-tomorrow-2-22/
| February 21, 2017