December 2020
- NJ Update: Troublesome AR-based Advocates Bill Passes Committee
- Michigan: Urgent! Tell your Senator to Ask for a Vote to Ban Breed-Specific Legislation
- NJ: Animal Rights Legal Advocates Bill Threatens Animal Ownership, Act Now!
- UPDATE: MA House and Senate Support Service Dogs in State Budget Sent to Governor
- Breaking News: U.S. Dept. of Transportation Revises Airline Service Animals Rules
- Michigan: Ask Your Senator TODAY to Support Bans on Breed-Specific Laws
- Update: Massachusetts Conference Committee Releases Final Law Enforcement Reform Bill That Maintains Police K-9 Practices
November 2020
- Regular Review of Texas’ Dog or Cat Breeders Rules to be Conducted
- NC Info Update: Veterinary Board to Propose Amendment Restricting Artificial Insemination in 2021
- Montana Seeks to Update Field Trial and Bird Dog Training Regulations
- Aiken County, SC: Final Vote TONIGHT on Unlimited Inspections of Private Homes Due to a Barking Dog Issue, Other Animal Ordinance Changes
- MA Senate to Consider Nero’s Bill During Budget Debate This Week
- Update: MA House of Representatives Adopts One Amendment Impacting Working Dogs
- Washington: Fish and Wildlife Proposes Rules to Create Nonlethal Enforcement Program Using Canines
- New Mexico: Las Cruces Seeks Public Feedback on Animal Control/Licensing Changes
- Barrow County, GA: Public Hearing and Vote TOMORROW on Minimum Animal Enclosure Sizes, Dog Tethering Restrictions, Expanded Dangerous Dog Requirements
- MA House of Representatives to Begin Debating State Budget, Two Amendments Impacting Working Dogs Tomorrow, 11/10/20
- Colorado: Denver Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Repeal of Breed Ban
October 2020
- Colorado: Denver Ballot Measure 2J First Step in Repealing City’s Breed Ban
- San Antonio Update: City Council to Consider Animal Ordinances Changes This Week (Updated Contact Info Included)
- Aiken County, SC: Proposed Ordinance Includes Unlimited Inspections of Any Private Home Due to a Barking Dog Issue—on Agenda Tomorrow, 10/20/20
- Update: Marshfield, MA Town Vote on Breeder Licenses Postponed – Vote “No” on Article 1 to Support Healthy Dogs and Protect Consumers
- Michigan: COVID Liability Bill Heading to Governor
- Texas Info: Legislature Required Updates to State-Licensed Dog Breeders Rules Proposed
- San Antonio City Council to Consider Limits on Sellers Permits and Sourcing Restrictions for Pet Stores
- Texas Info: Next Licensed Breeders Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled for November 30
- NJ: Support Bill to Make Animal Trunk Fighting a Felony Offense
- Marshfield, MA Action Alert: Town to Vote on Requiring Breeder Licenses and Restricting Breed Rescue and Retail Sales!
- Barrow County, GA: Commissioners Consider Designating 12-15 Dog Breeds as Dangerous; Activists Discuss Additional Dog Owner/Breeder Restrictions
- Collier County, Florida—Public Workshop Scheduled TODAY, 10/5/20, on Overreaching Requirements for Dog Owners, Breeders, Trainers, Groomers, Animal-Related Businesses
- US Congress: Problematic Breeder Mandates Bill Introduced in Senate
September 2020
- North Carolina: Burke County Hearing Tomorrow (September 30) on Breeder Permits
- TX Update: Sunset Commission Still Accepting Comments on Elimination of Ineffective and Costly Licensed Breeders Program
- Minnesota Regulatory Info: Board of Animal Health Creates New Dog Import Regulations to Help Prevent African Swine Fever
- Michigan: Ask the House to Support Ban on Breed-Specific Legislation
- California Governor Signs Multiple Animal-Related Bills
- Kittery, Maine Update: Proposed Animal Ordinance Proceeding, Beach Access Working Group to be Formed
- Ask Michigan Committee to Support Ban on Breed-Specific Dog Laws Tomorrow (9/15)
- Michigan: COVID Liability Bill Could Be Considered Tomorrow, September 15
- Kittery, Maine Update: Today’s Public Hearing Postponed on Proposed Ordinance Restricting Dogs at Beaches
- Michigan: COVID Liability Bill to be Considered Tomorrow (September 9)
- Florida: Pasco County to Consider Limits on Pet Store Sourcing on September 8
- North Carolina: Burke County Holding September 9 Hearing on Breeder Permits
- Idaho: Governor Signs Bill Providing Certain COVID Liability Protections
- California: Bill Protecting Competition Judges Heads to the Governor
- Virginia Update: Bills Providing Immunity from Civil Claims Related to COVID-19 Advance
August 2020
- Kittery, ME: Dog Owners Are Urged to Provide Input on Proposed Ordinance Restricting Dogs at Beaches
- Wyoming: City of Casper Considering Modifying Tethering Restrictions
- Albany, GA: Dog Owners Are Urged to Get Involved in Proposed Changes to City Animal Ordinance
- Updated USDA Compliance Database, Public Search Tool to Launch in September
- California: Amendment Protecting Competition Judges Advances – Call Your Senator!
- Colorado Update: Denver Breed Ban To Appear On November Ballot, Aurora Delays Decision
- Tennessee: Governor Signs Act Providing Liability Protections Related to COVID-19 Claims
- URGENT: Burke County, NC, to Consider Breeder Permits, Tethering Provisions TOMORROW (8/18)
- Aiken County, SC: If Your Animal is Declared Dangerous, a Proposed Ordinance Seeks to Register YOU— on Agenda Tomorrow, 8/18/20
- North Carolina: Carteret County Seeking Input on Animal Control Laws by August 31
- Pennsylvania Informational Update: Leaders Call for Changes to Dog Licensing
- Colorado: Aurora Seeks Public Input on Breed Ban, Dangerous Dog Proposal Before 8/17 Vote
- Denver City Council Considering Putting Breed Ban Law Changes on November 2020 Ballot
- California: Ask Senate Committee to Support Amendment for Competition Judges
- Aiken County, SC: Animal Owners Urged to Attend Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 12, Regarding Revisions to Proposed Ordinance
- Georgia: Governor Signs Act Providing Certain Protections for COVID-19 Related Tort Claims
- California Update: Pet Store Bill Amended to Address Breed Rescue – Hearing on August 8
- TX Action Alert: Contact Sunset Commission, Urge Adoption of Recommendation to Eliminate Ineffective and Costly Licensed Breeders Program.
July 2020
- Virginia Informational Update: Animal Law Unit Sends Letter to Animal Control Officers to Highlight Animal Cruelty Changes
- Michigan Informational Alert: Crop/Dock Ban Introduced, AKC is Monitoring
- Arkansas: Governor’s Order Establishes Certain COVID-19 Liability Protections During Current Health Emergency
- Update: Massachusetts Senate and House to Negotiate Law Enforcement Reform Bills Impacting Police K-9 Practices, 7/27
- New APHIS Website for Animal Welfare Act Licensing Rule Changes Launched
- Michigan: Positive Rescue Regulations Continue to Advance- Contact the Senate
- Illinois Update: Chicago Delays Action on Restrictive Hobby Breeder Proposal
- USDA APHIS Updates Plans for Resumption of Inspections During Pandemic
- New York Senate Passes Bill Limiting Pet Choice – Call the Assembly
- Massachusetts Law Enforcement Reform Bill Impacting Police K-9 Practices to be Considered Tomorrow, 7/22
- California Informational Update: Senate Passes Legislation Impacting Commercial Animal Blood Banks
- Aiken County, SC: Overreaching Animal Ordinance on Agenda Again TOMORROW, 7/21/20
- Reminder: Chicago City Council to Consider Restricting Hobby Breeding on July 22- Call Today!
- New York: Ask Committee to Support Ban on Insurance Breed Discrimination on Monday (7/20)
- Holliston, MA: Town to Vote on Restricting Breeders, Licensed Pet Sales. ACT NOW!
- Wisconsin Regulations Info: Ag. Department Seeking Fee Increases for Licensed Dog Sellers
- Mississippi: Governor Signs Act Providing Certain COVID-19 Liability Protections
- Chicago City Council to Consider Restricting Hobby Breeding on July 22- Call Today!
- Louisiana: Laws that Establish COVID Liability Protections Retroactive to March 11, 2020
- North Carolina: Governor Signs Bill Providing Certain COVID Liability Protections
- AKC Letter to Congress Urging COVID-19 Liability Protections for Clubs/Non - Profits
- Chicago City Council to Consider Bill Undermining Hobby Breeders and Consumer Protection on Monday (7/6)
June 2020
- Ask Michigan Senate to Support New Rescue Regulations
- Utah: Governor Signs Bill Providing Certain COVID Liability Protections
- Montana: Helena to Hold Public Hearing on Animal Control Rewrite on July 13
- Washington Info: Amendments to Hunting Contest Rules Proposed, Field Trials Not Impacted
- U.S. Congress: Ask Your Member of Congress to Support the Healthy Dog Import Act (HR 6921)
- Aiken County, SC: County Council Tables Animal Ordinance, Could Reconsider in July
- Iowa: Cruelty Bill Heading to Governor
- Pennsylvania Update: Senate Passes Dangerous Dog Legislation
- Aiken County, SC: URGENT, Public Hearing and Vote on Egregious, Overreaching Animal Ordinance TOMORROW, 6/16/20
- Colorado: Aurora Seeking Public Input on Breed Ban, New Dangerous Dog Proposal
- Texas Heads-Up: State Breeder Licensing Targeted for Elimination, Expect Opposition
- California: Support Assembly Amendment to Exempt Judges from Independent Contractor Laws
- UPDATE: Massachusetts Adopts Detailed Regulations for Rescues and Shelters; Clarifies Pet Shop Rules
- Colorado Update: Bill Allowing Animal Investigations, Impoundments by Private Nonprofits Advancing
May 2020
- Illinois: Chicago Proposal Could Undermine Hobby Breeders and Pet Store Consumer Protections
- Tennessee: Voices of Tennessee Animal Owners Are Heard— Overreaching Bill HB 852 Does Not Advance
- Tennessee: Overreaching Bill that Would Grant Expanded Powers to Non-Governmental Humane Societies Could Be Considered TOMORROW, 5/27/20
- VT: Governor Asked to Give Green Light to Unregulated Animal Transports
- U.S. Congress: AKC Lauds Introduction of Healthy Dog Importation Act to Protect Animal and Public Health
- Oak Grove, KY—Second Vote on Animal Ordinance Could be Held Tomorrow (5/19/20)
- Join AKC Government Relations for A Webinar on Breed-Specific Legislation on May 27
- Not Sure if You Should be Licensed by USDA? Here’s Some Help!
- USDA-APHIS Update: Overview of New Animal Care Rules
- California Committee Considering Further Pet Store Restrictions on May 21
- Update: MA Opposition to Ban on Dogs Outside and Unattended Successful; But Committee Re-draft Proposes Major Changes for All Kennels
- USDA APHIS Announces Updates To Animal Welfare Act Regulations Impacting USDA Breeder Licensees
- Ask Missouri Legislature to Support Protecting Responsible Dog Owners- Call Today!
- A Response to HSUS’s troubled blog of May 7, 2020
- Connecticut: Support Proposed Regulations that Will Regulate Animal Shelters, Other Facilities
- Oak Grove, KY—City to Vote on Animal Ordinance Amendments Tomorrow (5/5/20)
- APHIS Animal Care Provides Update on Plans for Post-COVID-19 Inspections
- NC Update: Wildlife Management to Recommend Commission Not Move Forward with Emergency Rule
April 2020
- Missouri: Bill Banning BSL, Protecting Responsible Owners Awaits Vote: Call In Support Today!
- North Carolina: New Public Hearing on Rabbit Enclosure Regulations Scheduled for April 30
- MA and Performance Breed Clubs Alert: Join with AKC in Opposing Mass. Legislation Prohibiting Dogs Outside and Unattended
- Virginia Info: Governor’s Recommended Changes on Animal Research Rejected
- Virginia Info: Governor’s Recommended Changes Could Impact Animal Research for COVID-19, Other Diseases
- Virginia Update: Tethering bill signed by Governor
- RI: Proposed Amendments to Rules for Dogs Temporarily Imported for Shows Address AKC, Clubs Concerns
- North Carolina: State Extends Comment Period on New Rabbit Enclosure Regulations
- AKC Comments on U.S. Department of Transportation Proposal to Redefine “Service Animal”
- MA Update: Committee Again Extends Consideration Period for Concerning Legislation
- Edgewood, KY: City Council Member Proposes Dog Breeds Ban
- North Carolina Info: Wildlife Resources Commission Proposes Amendments to Dog Training and Field Trials Rule
- Georgia: Shelter-In-Place Order Pending, Ask Governor to Designate Pet Care Businesses as Essential
- Summary of Federal CARES Act
March 2020
- USDA APHIS Updates Inspections Protocols During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Stay Up to Date with AKC GR’s COVID-19 Policy Resources Page
- Washington: Application Available for Pet Services Not Declared Essential
- TSA Provides Guidance on Explosive Detection Canines
- Update: State Exemptions Protecting Pet Care, Supplies and Services During Shutdown
- Virginia Update: Tethering Bill Signed in House and Senate, Heads to Governor
- MA Update: Governor Orders Closure of Non-Essential Businesses
- Update: New York Declares Pet Services “Essential Businesses”
- Washington Legislature Adjourns, Bill with Positive Amendments Protecting Animals Heads to Governor
- Ask Your Elected Officials to Declare Pet Services “Essential Businesses” During COVID-19 Related Closures
- AKC Urges Officials To Allow Pet Food & Service Suppliers To Remain Open During COVID -19 Crisis
- Maryland: Session Ends Without Passing Animal Bills
- California Update: Palm Springs Delays Action on Breeder Restriction Proposal
- 3/19 Update: COVID-19 Impact on Legislative Activity
- Maine Info: Emergency Act Signed by Maine Governor Extends Dog License Compliance Period
- California Update: Session to Be Suspended, Hunting Bill Hearing Postponed
- California: Palm Springs to Vote on Thursday (3/19) on Breeder Restrictions. Act Now!
- ALERT: Changes to Legislative Calendars in New England
- Impact of Covid 19 on Legislative Activity
- Maryland: Session to Suspend on Wednesday, Animal Bills Receive Positive Amendments
- Minnesota Committee to Consider Bill Limiting Pet Choice on Tuesday (3/17)
- California Info: Bill Banning Using Dogs for Hunting Deer Set for Committee Hearing
- CT: Update on Rescheduled Hearings, with Email Talking Points – ACT NOW!
- Hawaii Senate Bill Seeks to Limit Docking and Cropping
- Illinois: Evanston Postpones Vote on Hobby Breeder Sales Ban- Keep Contacting the Council
- UPDATE CT: Hearings March 10 – 12 Postponed
- Virginia Update: Amended Tethering Bill Passes House and Senate, Heads to Governor
- Illinois: City of Evanston to Consider Banning Sales of Dogs by Hobby Breeders at Meeting TONIGHT- March 9
- CT: Multiple Hearings March 9th – 12 on Proposed Policy Changes Impacting Dogs
- Minnesota: Proposed Creation of Companion Animal Board to Regulate Kennels
- Michigan: Urge House Agriculture Committee to Support Dogs, Dog Events by Not Advancing HB 5577
- APHIS Adopts New Rules Regarding the National Veterinary Accreditation Program
- SOUTH DAKOTA: Bill Seeks to Allow Therapy Dogs in Court
- Georgia: URGENT—Bill Requiring Licensure for Small-Scale Breeders, Plus Increased Costs for Rescues, Breeders, Etc. in Committee TODAY, 3/3/20
- CT: Hearing March 6th – Concern Regarding Bill Impacting Dog Conditioning Equipment
- Tennessee: Three Bills Up for Votes this Week, Including Cruelty Bill that Mandates Lifetime Bans on Custody of Companion Animals
February 2020
- Virginia Update: Problematic Bills Likely Heading to Conference Committee- Contact Your Legislators Today!
- Maryland Update: Bills regarding Unattended Dogs in Extreme Weather Conditions Scheduled for Hearings – Call Today!
- NY Update: Committee to Consider Hunting Bill Addressing AKC Concerns on Monday (3/3)
- Minnesota Legislation Seeks to Limit Consumers’ Liberty to Choose Best Pets for the Family
- California: Palm Springs to Consider Proposal on Thursday (2/27) Restricting Breeders, Increasing Ownership Fees- Call Today!
- Maryland House Environment and Transportation Committee to consider bill regarding Unattended Dogs in Extreme Weather Conditions – Call Today!
- Indiana: Ask Committee to Support Consumer Protection Bill with Clarifying Amendment TOMORROW (2/25)
- Collier County, Florida—Overreaching Requirements for Breeders on County Commissioner Agenda Tomorrow (2/25/20)
- NH Update: Successful Outcome with House of Reps, Continued Advocacy Needed for February 25 Hearing
- NH Alert: Bills Authorizing Public Trespass to Save Animals Suspected of Danger in Vehicles Scheduled for Committee Consideration
- Alabama: URGENT—Bill that Protects Use of Working and Competition Dogs in Committee TODAY at 2:00. Take Action NOW to Voice Support.
- USDA APHIS Restores Non-Redacted Licensee Inspection Records
- Illinois: Committee to Consider Repeal of Puppy Consumer Protection Laws on Thursday (2/20). Act Now!
- Alabama – Send Your Support for Bill that Allows Dogs in Outdoor Seating Areas of Restaurants
- Ask Michigan Committee to Support Ban on Breed-Specific Laws Tomorrow (2/19)
- Colorado Update: Bill Allowing Investigations, Impoundments Advancing
- Florida – Pet Store Regulatory Bill with Pending Amendments in Committee Monday, February 17, 2020
- Virginia Update: Problematic Bills Advancing – Contact Your Legislators Today!
- Tennessee: Bills that Mandate Lifetime Bans on Custody of Dogs and Cats in Committees Next Week– Take Action Today!
- WV Info Alert: Senate to Consider Bill to Eliminate Greyhound Breeding Development Fund
- Michigan: Detroit to Consider Breeder Permits, Dangerous Dog Revisions on Monday (2/17)
- Hawaii Senate Bill Seeks to Limit Docking and Cropping
- Rhode Island Bill Seeks to Change Courts, Standards Used In Ownership Dispute Cases
- MA Update: Support Emergency Care for Police K9s Injured in the Line of Duty TODAY!
- Tennessee: Animal Cruelty Bill that Ties Hands of the Court on Agenda Tomorrow, 2/11/20
- Ask Missouri Committees to Support Two Bills Protecting Dog Ownership
- Support Needed for Change in Bloomfield, CT
- Virginia Tethering Bills voted out of Senate and House Committees and on to full Chambers for vote – Call Today!
- MA Update: Deadline to Vote on Massachusetts Animals Bills Delayed Until March 2, 2020
- Hawaii Senate Bill to Further Restrict Humane Tethering
- UPDATE (2/4): Hearing Postponed - Hawaii House Bill Seeks to Limit Docking and Cropping
- SOUTH DAKOTA: Bill Seeks to Include Psychiatric Disability and Mental Disability in Service Animal Definition
- Iowa: Support Bill Protecting Dog Ownership Rights in Subcommittee on Wednesday (2/5)
- Urge IL Committee to Support Bill Prohibiting Breed Discrimination in Insurance Policies
- Virginia Senate Committee to Consider Tethering bill and Others Tomorrow (2/4) – Call Today!
January 2020
- Florida – Bills of Concern to Breeders, Dog Owners, and Veterinarians in Committees Next Week (Feb. 3 and 4)
- New York: Bills Regulating Dogs Outdoors, Limiting Pet Choice To Be Considered Monday (2/3)
- Virginia House Subcommittee Makes Some Positive Changes, Concerns Still Remain
- Colorado: Attend Monday’s Hearing to Show Your Support for Consumer Choice, Purebred Dogs
- Virginia Senate Companion Animals Sub-Committee to consider Tethering bill and others Tomorrow (1/30) – Call Today!
- Washington Committee to Consider Bill Regulating Breeders, Eliminating Pet Choice and Consumer Protections on Friday 1/31
- Washington: Senate Bill Defining ‘Pain and Suffering,’ Dictating Veterinary Procedures and Exerting Control over the Judiciary Under Consideration – Call Today!
- Virginia House Agirculture Subcommittee to Consider Tethering Bill and Bill that Limits Consumer Choice- Call Today!
- Colorado Veterinarians Join Opposition to HB 20-1084, Hearing Scheduled for February 3
- Florida – Bills Impacting Animal Owners in Committees Tomorrow, 1/28/20
- Cobb County, GA - Public Hearing Tuesday, 1/28/20, on Overreaching Animal Code Revisions
- U.S. Department of Transportation Proposes New Rules to Define Service Dogs for the Purpose of Air Travel
- NH Alert: House Judiciary Committee Schedules Motor Vehicle and Special Advocate Bills of Concern for January 28, 2020
- MA Update: Joint Committee on Municipalities Making Final Decision on Bills of Concern – TAKE ACTION NOW!
- NH Update: January 21, 2020 at 10am Set for HB 1389 – Adequate Food, Water, Shelter and Banning Dogs Outside and Unattended
- Florida – Hearings on Cruelty Allegation Reporting, Other Bills Affecting Dog Owners Scheduled for Tuesday, 1/21/20
- NH Update: Hearing Yesterday and Two-Week Delay of HB 1389 – Next Steps
- Ask Colorado Committee to Oppose Bill Regulating Breeders, Eliminating Pet Choice and Consumer Protections
- Washington State Considering Bill to Allow Citizens to Remove Animals from Vehicles on 1/16
- Colorado Introduces Bill Regulating Breeders, Eliminating Pet Choice and Consumer Protection
- Ask Washington Committee to Clarify Crop/Dock, Support Other Animal Welfare Changes
- Illinois: Lake County to Consider Resolution Limiting Pet Choice Tomorrow (1/14)
- NH Alert: Hearing on Multiple Bills of Concern – Thursday, January 16, 2020
- Florida: Oppose Radical Bill That Would Equate Animals with Humans in State Courts
- New York Informational Update: Senate Domestic Animal Welfare Committee to Hold First Meeting (1/15)
- New Jersey: Radical Animal Bill Scheduled for Vote on Thursday, January 9 – Contact Your State Senators Now!