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Legislative Alerts
Texas: Support Bill to Make False Representation of a Pet as An Assistance Animal a Misdemeanor
Because HB 2992 is in line with the Misuse of Service Dogs position statement, AKC supports HB 2992.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-support-bill-to-make-false-representation-of-a-pet-as-an-assistance-animal-a-misdemeanor/
| April 13, 2017
Legislative Alerts
CA Considering Limits to Pet Choice, Require Pet Shops to Sell Only Pets from Shelter/Rescues
A radical nationwide campaign continues to seek government-sanctioned restrictions on retails sales of pets. The latest threat emerges from the California State Legislature.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-considering-limits-to-pet-choice-require-pet-shops-to-sell-only-pets-from-shelter-rescues/
| April 5, 2017
Legislative Alerts
California Action Alert: Bill Banning Leases for Breeding To Be Considered Tomorrow, 4/4
California Assembly Bill 1491, which will be heard by the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, April 4, would prohibit all leasing of dogs or cats.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-action-alert-bill-banning-leases-for-breeding-to-be-considered-tomorrow-4-4/
| April 3, 2017
Legislative Alerts
New Jersey Action Update: Call Gov. Christie to Veto Anti-breeder Bill S. 3041
Earlier this week, representatives of the AKC and the NJ Federation of Dog Clubs met with Governor Christie's staff to share our strong concerns about Senate Bill 3041. Although the bill has been improved since first introduced (as S. 63) in January 2016, the American Kennel Club (AKC) remains deeply concerned with harmful impacts on […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-jersey-action-update-call-gov-christie-to-veto-anti-breeder-bill-s-3041/
| March 30, 2017
Legislative Alerts
New Jersey: Take Action Now! Call Gov. Christie to Veto Anti-breeder Bill S.3041
The American Kennel Club (AKC) remains deeply concerned with the impacts that will likely result if New Jersey Senate Bill 3041 is signed into law as currently written. We urge all concerned New Jersey residents to contact Governor Christie's office and urge him to veto S.3041.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-jersey-take-action-now-call-gov-christie-to-veto-anti-breeder-bill-s-3041/
| March 20, 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
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
ND: Committee to Hear Bill Regulating Owners of 5 Female Dogs as ‘Commercial Breeders’ on 2/9
North Dakota Senate Bill 2297, which seeks to require the licensing and oversight of certain dog breeders, is scheduled for consideration by the Senate Agriculture Committee on Thursday, February 9. The American Kennel Club has serious reservations concerning SB 2297.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nd-committee-to-hear-bill-regulating-owners-of-5-female-dogs-as-commercial-breeders-on-2-9/
| February 7, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Neptune Beach (FL) Proposed Animal Ordinance Contains Problematic Sections
A proposed ordinance that contains provisions of concern to dog owners has passed first reading in Neptune Beach, Florida.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/neptune-beach-fl-proposed-animal-ordinance-contains-problematic-sections/
| February 3, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Hawaii Action Needed: Committee to Hear Multiple Problematic Dog-Related Bills Tomorrow, Feb. 3
The Hawaii House of Representative's Agriculture Committee is scheduled to consider several dog-related proposals on Friday, February 3, that severely restrict the rights of responsible dog owners.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hawaii-action-needed-committee-to-hear-multiple-problematic-dog-related-bills-tomorrow-feb-3/
| February 2, 2017