December 2021
- NJ Action Alert: Problematic Cost of Care Bill to Be Heard on Monday, January 3 – Voice Concerns Today
- NC Proposes Updated Regulations for Shelters, Boarding Kennels, Pet Shops, and Dealers
- NH Info: Attack on the Training of Hunting Dogs, Field Trials Before Legislature in 2022
- Louisiana: Caddo Parish Adopts Mandatory Spay/Neuter Ordinance
- Montgomery AL: Animal Ordinance Meeting 12/20/21, Animal Owners Urged to Attend, Participate
- NJ: Onerous Costs of Care Bill Scheduled for Lame Duck Committee Consideration – Voice Concerns Today!
- AKC-Supported APHIS Rule Requiring Emergency Contingency Planning Finalized
- Louisiana: Caddo Parish taking Public Comment on Mandatory Spay/Neuter on 12/9- Express Concerns Today
- NJ: Let Speaker Coughlin Know that “Lawyers for Dogs” Bills Are a Very Bad Idea
November 2021
- CDC Updates Import Requirements for Dogs Reentering U.S.
- U.S. Congress: Ask Your Congressional Representative to Support HR 5261 – Warning Labels for Xylitol
- US Congress Update: Harmful, Arbitrary Breeder Mandates Bill Continues to Gain Support – Don’t Forget to Contact Your Representatives
- Oregon Update: Animal Rights Activists Collecting Petition Signatures – Do Not Sign!
- MA Action Needed: Ask House to Pass Bill Protecting Police K-9s, aka Nero’s Law NOW
- MA: Virtual Public Hearing on Multiple Bills Impacting Dogs Wednesday 11/17 – Take Action Now!
- MA Success: Bill Protecting Police K-9s, aka Nero’s Law, Continues Moving
- US Congress: Harmful, Arbitrary Breeder Mandates Bill Advancing – Contact Your Representatives
- New York Update: Governor Signs Law Banning Homeowners Insurance Breed Discrimination
October 2021
- Texas Tethering Bill Signed by Governor Abbott
- Maine Update: Yarmouth Adopts Most AKC Recommendations for Dog Ordinance
- New York: Bill Preventing Breed Insurance Discrimination on Governor’s Desk – Call Today!
- Berlin, CT: Input Needed on Proposed Dogs At Large Ordinance Changes
- Colorado Springs Considering Pet Store Ban on Retail Sale of Dogs
- Pennsylvania: Bill Introduced to Establish Animal Welfare Board
- MA Update: Emails Needed to Protect Police K-9s By Passing Nero’s Law
- Texas Tethering Bill Sent to the Governor
- Montgomery AL: Animal Ordinance Committee Meets 10/27/21, Animal Owners Urged to Attend
- Horry County, SC: Action Tomorrow (10/19/21) on Revised Animal Ordinance—Problematic Sections Remain
- Iowa: Muscatine Considering Changes to Breed Bans
- Pennsylvania: Conshohocken Considering Leash Law on October 20
- MA Update: Nero’s Law Protecting Police K-9s Released Favorably by Committee!
- Informational Update: CDC Temporarily Expands Acceptable Ports of Entry for Canine Imports
- Texas Tethering Update: Tethering Bill Passes House Committee
- Update: Support Changes to Yarmouth Proposed Ordinances Restricting Dogs on October 21
September 2021
- MA Alert: Support Eliminating Breed Discrimination in Housing and Insurance
- Texas Info: Four Tethering Bills Pending in House Committee
- Michigan: Bills Impacting Dog Owner Rights to Be Considered TOMORROW
- U.S. Congress: Ask Your Federal Reps to Sponsor the Healthy Dog Importation Act
- Louisville/Jefferson Co. KY: Ordinance Would Require Permits to Transfer/Sell Pets, Other Provisions
- MA: Virtual Public Hearing on Multiple Bills Impacting Dogs Tuesday 9/28 – Take Action Now!
- Texas Info: Tethering Bill Passes Committee
- Update: Yarmouth Town Council Meeting Proposing Dog Ordinance Changes Moved to September 23 at 6pm
- Virginia Update: Waynesboro Council Will Not Advance Limit Law Proposal
- Maine Info: State Agency Proposing Amendments to Regulations for Kennels, Shelters, Pet Stores
- South Portland & Yarmouth, ME: Dog Owners Are Urged to Provide Input on Proposed Ordinances Restricting Dogs
- Texas Heads Up: 3rd Special Session of 2021 Scheduled, Tethering Legislation on Governor’s Call
- Virginia: Waynesboro Considering Animal Ownership Limits
- New York: Ask the Governor to Sign Bill Preventing Breed Insurance Discrimination
August 2021
- Horry County, SC: Feedback on Problematic Animal Ordinance Accepted Through 9/3/21, Ongoing Action Needed!
- New York: Ulster County Accepting Comment on Arbitrary Temperature, Tethering Restrictions on September 8
- USDA APHIS Establishes Online Application Process
- Illinois Governor Signs Bill Restricting Pet Choice
- California Updates: Bills Regarding Service Dogs, Blood Banks Advance
- Update: President Signs Federal PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act
- Regulatory Info: USDA Develops Proposed Framework for Better Surveillance of and Responses to Emerging Zoonotic Diseases
- AKC Comment to USDA APHIS Supporting Emergency Contingency Planning Rule
- NH Update: Governor Sununu Signs Two Important Dog Bills into Law
- California: Resolution Introduced to Recognize Value of Service and Working Dogs
- Texas Info: Tethering Legislation Again Filed in Second Special Session, Not Expected to Be Considered
- Horry County, SC: Contact County Council About Overreaching Animal Ordinance. First Vote is Tuesday (8/17/21)
- Henderson County, KY—Dog Owners Urged to Make their Voices Heard on Proposed Animal Ordinance
- California Information: Committee to Consider Bills on Blood Banks, Emotional Support Animals Monday
- Virginia: Fauquier County to Consider Amendment Limiting Pet Choice at August 12 Meeting
- Illinois: Governor Signs Bill Requiring Reporting for Dog-Related Insurance Claims
- USDA APHIS Info: Concerns over African Swine Fever Prompts Order Restricting Imports of Dogs for Resale
- Manatee Co., FL— URGENT! Act Today to Preserve Your Right to Buy or Sell a Dog. Comment Deadline 2PM Friday (8/6)
- U.S. Congress Info: Senators Grassley, Smith Introduce Healthy Dog Importation Act
- CT Update: Stamford Board Adopts Amended Tethering Ordinance
July 2021
- NH Update: Governor Sununu Signs Bill to Protect Dogs from Theft and Collar Tampering
- Virginia: Proposed Wildlife Regulation Could Negatively Impact Field Trials
- CT Info: Ag. Dept. Amends Pending Rules for Animal Shelters, Other Regulated Entities
- CT Update: Stamford Board to Vote on Amended Tethering Ordinance
- Illinois Info: Amendments to State’s Animal Welfare Act Regulations Proposed
- Oregon: Ballot Proposal Would Ban All Hunting, Many Breeding Practices
- Colorado Regulatory Info: New Education Requirements Proposed for PACFA and Breeder Licensees
- California: Resolution Could Discourage Crop/Dock, Other Veterinary Surgical Procedures
- AKC Supports USDA APHIS Proposed Rule Requiring Emergency Contingency Planning
- Louisiana 2021 Legislative Session Review: Positive Law Enacted, Other Bills Do Not Advance
- CT Update: Stamford Board Seeks Additional Input on Proposed Tethering Ordinance
- California Information: Senate Considering Further Clarifications for Emotional Support Animals
- West Virginia: Follansbee to Consider Restrictions on Dogs Outdoors on July 12
- 2021 Florida Legislative Wrap-up: Successes and Opportunities
- MA Action Alert: Express Concerns Regarding Kennel and Grooming Bills Before July 12, 2021!
- Update: Rhode Island Adjourns - No Concerning Dog Bills Adopted
June 2021
- MA Alert: Act Now to Protect Police K9s – Nero’s Law Public Hearing Scheduled for July 14, 2021!
- Wisconsin Info: Senate Committee Considering Positive Bills Allowing Dogs at Certain Food Establishments
- Illinois Update: Bill Restricting Pet Choice, Breed Rescue Sent to Governor – Call Today
- U.S. Congress: Ask Your Member of Congress to Support the Healthy Dog Importation Act
- Colorado Offering Incentives for Large Events Hosted in the State
- Update: NH Animal Records Database Becomes Law
- Rhode Island Alert: Emails Needed to Amend Bill Regarding Pets in Divorce Cases, Meeting Scheduled June 29, 2021
- Update: NH Budget Bill Establishing Animal Records Database Being Sent to Governor
- USDA Proposed Rule Reinstates Emergency Planning Mandate for Licensees
- Update: Stamford, CT Committee Amends Proposed Tethering Ordinance
- NJ UPDATE: Positive Amendments to A.2401, “Responsible Dog Ownership” Bill; Floor Vote Scheduled Thursday, June 24, 2021
- Rome/Floyd Co., GA: URGENT—Voting TONIGHT (6/22/21) on Overreaching Animal Ordinance. ACT NOW!
- Did an Imported Rescue Dog Trigger CDC Action?
- Colorado Update: State Supreme Court Rules Troublesome Ballot Initiative Cannot Move Forward
- Michigan Informational Alert: Bill Clarifying that Only Veterinarians Can Administer Vaccines Advancing
- Orange Co., FL: Oppose Pet Choice Restrictions and Support Pet Health Protections at Public Hearing Tuesday, 6/22/21
- NJ Update: Bill Originally Targeting Large Dogs Expected to be Amended Next Week
- CT Adjourns Legislative Session: No Bills Harmful to Dogs Adopted
- Stamford, CT: Ask Committee to AMEND Proposed Tethering Ordinance
- NJ Update: Bill Targeting Large Dogs Held, Amendments Pending
- PA Informational Update: House Passes Bill to Increase Dog Law Funding
- St. Landry Parish, LA – Ask Council Members to OPPOSE Overreaching Ordinance that Affects Animal Owners and Animal-Related Businesses
- NJ Action Alert: Bill Targeting Large Dogs Scheduled for Hearing Tomorrow, 6/16 – Take Action Today!
- Colorado Update: Ask Friends and Colleagues to Not Sign 2022 Animal Ballot Proposal Petition
- California Informational Update: House Passes Legislation Impacting Commercial Animal Blood Banks
- Breaking News: CDC To Suspend Importation of Dogs from Countries Classified as High Risk for Rabies
- NJ Alert: Bills Impacting Large Dogs, Care After Seizure Up for Hearing on Tuesday, June 15 – Comment Today
- New York Success: Insurance Breed Protection Approved, Negative Dog Bills Held
- NJ Action Alert: Committee to Hear Dog-Related Bills on Monday, June 14 – Request Amendments Now!
- Illinois: Ask Governor to Veto Pet Choice, Breed Rescue Restrictions
- New York: Ask Your State Senator to Support Ban on Insurance Breed Discrimination
- Nevada: Governor Signs Bill Protecting Dog Owners from Insurance Breed Discrimination
- Illinois: Animal Advocates Bill Held, Other Dog Bills Advance As Session Winds Down
- Nebraska: Governor Signs Bill Providing COVID-19 Liability Protection
- Wrap Up for a Successful Texas 2021 Legislative Session
- Louisville, KY: Animal Ordinance Containing Problematic Sections on Agenda Tomorrow, June 2 ─ Contact Committee Members with Concerns
May 2021
- TEXAS URGENT ALERT: Conference Committee Appointed on HB 1818, Last Day to Urge Support of Senate Amended Version
- Illinois: Pet Choice, Breed Rescue Restrictions Pass Committee – Call Your Senator TODAY
- Update: Massachusetts Senate Rejects “Nero’s Law”, Budget Amendment Allowing Emergency Care to Police K-9s
- TX Update: AKC-Supported Amended HB 1818 Passes Senate
- Illinois: Register Your Opposition to Restrictions on Pet Choice, Breed Rescue TODAY
- Update: Vermont Governor Signs Animal Control Officer Training and Authorization Bill
- Hawaii: Petition Seeks Reopening of Oahu’s Parks for Dog Training
- Alabama Success: Bill Allowing Dogs in Outdoor Seating Areas of Restaurants Enacted
- Illinois: Ask Committee to Oppose Bill Limiting Pet Choice, Breed Rescue TODAY
- TX Alert: AKC Supports Amended HB 1818, Requests Your Support
- Update on Rhode Island “Lawyers for Animals” Bills
- New York: Non-Economic Damages Bill Advances – Call Your Senator
- TX ACTION UPDATE: AKC-Supported Substitute to Pet Store Bill Adopted by Senate Committee—Express Support for CSHB 1818 Today!
- MA: Express Your Support Today for “Nero’s Law”, Allowing Emergency Care to Police K-9s
- TX Alert: Corpus Christi City Council to Consider Animal Ordinance Changes Tomorrow, May 18
- Illinois: Two Harmful Proposals Still Active in Legislature – Call Today
- TX Action Alert Update: HB 1818 Scheduled for Committee Hearing 8AM Tomorrow, May 18—Last Chance to Express Opposition
- New York Committee to Consider Troublesome Non-Economic Damages for Pets on Tuesday - Call Today!
- MA Action Alert: Contact Joint Judiciary Committee About Dog-Related Bills Up for Hearing on Wednesday, May 19
- Chicago Update: Chicago Passes Ordinance Without Hobby Breeder Regulations
- TX Urgent Action Alert: Your Opposition Needed to Defeat Harmful Anti-Consumer Choice, Anti-Breeder Bill
- North Carolina: Burke County to Consider Modified Breeder Regulations on May 18
- NH Alert: Contact State Senators NOW to Support Pet Vendor License Improvements; Senate Vote on Thursday, May 13, 2021
- VT Alert: Contact Governor in Support of Requiring Animal Control Officer Training and Authorization
- Michigan: Encourage Senate Ag Committee to Support Responsible Dog Owners, Oppose SB 395
- Illinois: “Lawyers for Dogs” Bill to Be Considered Tuesday (5/11) - Call Today!
- New York Assembly Likely to Consider Limiting Pet Choice Soon – Call Today!
- Update: Maine Committee Votes “Ought Not to Pass” on Bill Impacting Hunting Dogs
- TX Alert: Support Bill to Establish Police Service Animals Memorial Monument at Texas Capitol
- VT Alert: Contact State Reps. to Urge Support of Amended Bill Requiring Animal Control Officer Training and Authorization
- Colorado Update: Pet Store Law With Positive Amendments Signed By Governor
April 2021
- California: AB 702 – Thank Key Members, Next Steps in Fighting Bad Breeder Proposals
- RI Action Alert: “Lawyers for Animals”, “Dogs in Cars” Bills to be Heard on May 6, 2021 – Express Opposition Today!
- Maine Alert: Committee Hearing on Bill Impacting Hunting Dogs on Monday, May 3, 2021
- VT Alert: Express Support for Bill Requiring Animal Control Officer Training and Authorization
- Texas Update: HB 1818 - Restricting Retail Pet Sales - Passed by Full House
- New York Continues to Advance Bills Limiting Pet Choice – Call Today
- California Victory: AB 702 to be Pulled from Committee Agenda
- California: URGENT- Dial In TOMORROW to Oppose to Breeding Permits - Numbers Matter!
- Texas: Floor Vote on Pet Seller Restrictions Tomorrow; Urge Reps. To Oppose HB 1818 Today!
- New York: Assembly Committee Considering Limits on Pet Choice, Breed Rescue on Tuesday
- New York: Senate Committee Considering Limiting Pet Choice, Breed Rescue on Monday
- NH Animal Bills Recap: Summary of This Week’s Senate Committee Hearing
- Kansas: Overland Park Considering Repeal of Breed Bans – Here’s How You Can Help
- California: Amendments Filed for AB 702 (Breeding Permits), But Primary Concerns Remain- Call Today!
- Maryland 2021 Session Adjourns with Many Victories for Dog Owners
- Arkansas—Working Animal Protection Act Advances. Immediate and Continued Support Needed!
- South Carolina—Discriminatory Bill that Requires Registration and Fees for Intact “Pit Bull Dogs” and Other Breeds on Agenda Thursday (4/22/21)
- Texas Alert: AKC Urges Protections for Owners in Bill That Limits Liability for Removing an Animal from a Vehicle
- Texas: Express Opposition NOW to Bill Allowing Quick Termination of Your Ownership Rights
- Nevada: Ask Committee to Support Ban on Insurance Breed Discrimination on Wednesday (4/21)
- Arkansas—Act Now to Voice Support for Working Animal Protection Act!
- CT Update: Two Dog-Related Bills Scheduled for Action by House or Senate
- Illinois: Multiple Bills with Significant Impact on Dog Owners Continue to Advance, Contact Lawmakers Today
- NH Update: Hearing on Three Helpful Bills Before Committee on Monday, April 19, 2021
- Alabama: AKC Supports Bill that Reduces a Barrier to Use of Detection Dogs
- West Virginia: 2021 Legislative Session Review
- CT Update: Service Animals Clarifications Bill Sent to Second Committee
- Alabama—Urge Amendments to Problematic Sections of Tethering Bill, Scheduled for Committee Hearing Tomorrow Morning, 4/15/21
- Five Things You and Your Club Can Do Today to Fight CA AB 702 – Regulation of all Breeders
- Texas Info: Dangerous Dogs, Tethering & Sales Bills Set for Committee Consideration this Week
- Chicago URGENT ALERT: City Council Committee to Consider Hobby Dog Breeder Restrictions on April 12 – Call Now!
- California: Breeder Permits Bill AB 702 Set for April 27 Hearing – Contact the Committee Today!
- TX HB 1818 Alert: Call, Email, Facebook Message, or Tweet to Take Action Against Harmful Bill Today!
- Updated VT Alert: Committee Meeting on Three Bills Impacting Dogs on Wednesday, April 7, 2021
- Wyoming: Legislature Passes Bill with AKC Amendment Protecting Ownership Rights
- West Virginia: House Passes Comprehensive Animal Welfare Bill with AKC Amendments
March 2021
- Texas Action Alert: Bill Limiting Consumer Pet Choice Approved by Committee – Contact State Reps. Today!
- Arkansas—Bill to Allow Emergency Transport of an Injured Police Dog Advances
- West Virginia: Comprehensive Animal Welfare Bill Advancing
- US Congress: Support ‘PAWS’ Bills H.R. 1022/S. 951 Providing Service Dogs for Veterans With PTSD
- Missouri: Bill to Expand Definition of ‘Dangerous Dog’ to be Considered Monday (March 29)
- New York: Ask Your Assembly Member to Support Ban on Insurance Breed Discrimination
- REVISED: Manatee County, Florida— Public Meeting and Work Session Tuesday (3/30/21) on County Animal Ordinance (UPDATED INFO)
- Springfield, MA: City to Consider Restricting Licensed Pet Sales
- Oklahoma: Ask Committee to Support Bill Protecting Animal Events
- CT Update: Service Animals Clarifications on House Calendar
- Colorado: Proposed Initiative Would Harm Responsible Breeders, Animal Owners –and Ban Standard Animal Husbandry Practices, Including Artificial Insemination
- USDA APHIS 2020 Impact Report Highlights Agency Successes
- Texas Update: Bill Limiting Consumer Pet Choice Left Pending in Committee
- Texas Legislative Update: Positive Shelter, Police Dog Bills Advance In Committees
- Texas Alert: Ask Committee to Support Bill Requiring Shelters to Scan Animals for Microchips
- Maryland: House Committee to Hold Hearing on Hunting Bill Containing AKC Amendment
- Update CT: Support for Police K9s on Senate Calendar
- Texas Alert: AKC Opposes Limits to Consumer Choice in HB 1818, Urges Your Opposition Today!
- Illinois: Ask Committee to Support Bill Protecting Use of Working Dogs
- Voices of Tennessee Dog Owners Are Heard! Breeder Bill SB 511 Put “On Hold” in Committee
- Texas Alert: Support Bill Limiting Local Restrictions on Working Animals; Hearing TOMORROW
- Idaho: Ask Boise City Council to Oppose Harsh Dog Ownership Restrictions
- Illinois: Ask Senate to Oppose Animal Rights Court-Appointed “Lawyers for Dogs” Bill
- Minnesota Info: Bill Seeks to Modify Use of Traps that Could Harm Pets
- Illinois: Bills Restricting Pet Choice, Breed Rescue Are Advancing-- Call Today to Oppose!
- Tennessee Dog Breeder Bill Scheduled for Committee Vote on Wednesday, 3/17/21. TAKE ACTION TODAY!
- Illinois Committee to Consider Bill Limiting Pet Choice, Breed Rescue on Monday (3/15)
- Alabama–Good News! Bill that Allows Dogs in Outdoor Seating Areas of Restaurants Advances to Full Senate. Continued Support Needed.
- Texas: Support Bill to Establish Police Service Animals Memorial Monument
- Virginia: Legislative Session Ends
- AKC Supports Minnesota Bills to Permit Emergency Care to Police K9s
- Alabama–Bill that Allows Dogs in Outdoor Seating Areas of Restaurants Advances, Support Needed!
- South Carolina—Hearing Wednesday, 3/10/21, on Bill that Potentially Increases Risks for Dogs in Field Trials, Coonhound Events, and Outdoor Recreation
- Utah Legislature Adjourns, Pet Store Bill Does Not Advance
- UPDATE NH: Hearing Wednesday, March 10, 2021, on Amended Animal Records Database Bill
- Rhode Island Alert: Multiple Hearings on Bills Impacting Dogs March 9 and 10, 2021
- Texas Action Alert: Support Bill Requiring Shelters to Report Epizootic Disease Outbreaks
- Colorado: Bill Restricting Pet Choice and Consumer Protection Is Advancing. Express Your Concerns Today
- California: Ask Assembly Committee to Oppose AB 702
- Maryland: Act Now to Oppose SB 760 Impacting Your Dog Ownership Rights!
- Illinois: Ask Committee to Oppose Animal Rights Bill Providing Lawyers for Dogs on March 9
- Wyoming: Thank Senator Nethercott for Amending Bill to Ensure Protection of Property Rights
- TX Info: Bill to Rewrite Tethering Law Scheduled for Consideration
- Maryland: Act Now to Oppose HB 1080 Impacting Your Dog Ownership Rights!
- Florida Committee to Vote TOMORROW (3/3/21) on Bill to Strictly Limit Tethering, Authorize Confiscation of Tethered Dogs
- CT: Hearings March 3rd for Animal Welfare, March 5th for Towns Banning Retail Pet Sales
- Pennsylvania Clarification: HB 594 – Dog Shows and Shut-Down Orders
- Rhode Island Alert: “Lawyers for Dogs” Bill with Hearings on March 2, 2021
- Utah: URGENT- Retail Pet Sales Ban Being Considered Tomorrow Could Impact Hobbyists- Call Today!
February 2021
- Memphis, TN—Ask City Council to Vote No on Ordinance that Would Restrict Pet Choice
- Pennsylvania: Bill Introduced to Protect Dog Shows from Arbitrary Shut Downs Due to COVID-19 Emergency Orders
- Iowa: Subcommittee to Consider Bill Protecting Animal Husbandry on Monday (3/1)
- Minnesota Info: Bill Seeks to Modify the Membership of Board of Animal Health
- New Hampshire Alert: Two Bills Impacting Dogs with Hearings on March 1, 2021
- Iowa: Ask Committee to Support Bill Protecting Animal Events and Working Animals TOMORROW (2/25)
- Oklahoma Committee to Consider Unclear Tethering Restrictions on Thursday (2/25)
- Tennessee Bill that Would Authorize Animal Control to Enter Certain Properties Without a Warrant in Committee Tomorrow, Feb. 24
- New Hampshire Bill Updates – Week of February 22, 2021
- Missouri: Senate Committee to Consider Banning Breed-Specific Laws Tomorrow (2/24)
- Nevada: Ask Committee to Support Ban on Insurance Breed Discrimination on Wednesday (2/24)
- California: Bill Seeks to Regulate All Dog Breeders
- Iowa: Ask Subcommittee to Support Bill Protecting Working Dogs and Dog Events
- NJ Update: “Lawyers for Dogs” Bill Passes Senate, Moves on to General Assembly
- Ask Colorado Committee to Oppose Bill Restricting Pet Choice and Consumer Protections
- Connecticut Finalizes Rules on Animal Shelters, Other Regulated Entities
- NJ: Animal Rights Legal Advocates Bill Set for Floor Vote Thurs. Feb. 18 – Urge Opposition Now!
- USDA APHIS Removes Guidance that Allowed Licensees to Self-Report Noncompliance
- Nebraska: Support Bills Providing Liability Protections for COVID Exposure on February 18
- Maine Executive Order Reinstates Dog Licensing Requirements
- NH Status Update after this Week; Five Bills Impacting Dogs with Hearings on February 17
- MA Alert: Nero’s Law Re-Filed and in Need of Co-Sponsors
- ADVOCACY UPDATE: Advocate For Dogs on Your Mobile Phone: AKC Legislative Alerts Now Available on Your Mobile Device
- Utah Information: Bill Clarifies Liability Law for Injury Caused by Dogs
- Maryland: Bills Regarding Dogs Outdoors, Hunting Regulations Advancing
- Hawaii: Mandatory Microchipping, Tethering Clarifications, Other Dog Bills to be Considered on Wednesday, February 10
- Oklahoma Considering Several Dog-Related Bills This Week
- Washington: Committee to Consider Bill Limiting Dog Ownership and Pet Store Sourcing
- Alabama – Send Your Support for Bill that Allows Dogs in Outdoor Seating Areas of Restaurants
- Greenwood County, SC: County Council to Consider Dog Breeder Licensing, Other Problematic Proposals on February 16
- Ask Indiana Committee to Support Bill to Help Reunite Lost Animals With Owners
- UPDATE NH: Hearing Time Changed to 2:30pm Tomorrow for Animal Records Database Bill
- CT: Hearing to Support Police K9s on February 11th
- NH Alert: Hearings on Three Bills Impacting Dogs Next Week
- Oklahoma Information: Bill Seeks to Remove Breeder Reporting Requirement
- Texas Update: Licensed Breeder Rules Updated to Comply with 2019 Legislation
- Maysville, GA: Public Meeting on Problematic Animal Ordinance, Monday, February 8
- Maryland: Support Bill Providing Liability Protections for COVID Exposure
- Wyoming: Update on Bills Regarding Animal Seizures
- Virginia Update: Bill Seeking to Expand Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services Fails in Sub-Committee
January 2021
- Missouri: Ask Committee to Support Protecting Dog Owners From Overzealous Confiscation
- Iowa: Ask Subcommittee to Support Bill Banning Breed-Specific Laws
- NH Alert: Hearing on Three Helpful Bills Before Committee – Wednesday, February 3, 2021
- Indiana: Ask You Senator to Support Bill Providing Liability Protections for COVID Exposure
- NJ: Bill Could Make Certain Performance Events, Related Activities Unlawful – Request Amendment/Clarification Today
- Support New Jersey Bill to Make Animal Trunk Fighting a Felony Offense
- Virginia Update: Bill Seeks to Expand Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- NH Alert: Hearing Scheduled on Bills Regarding Statewide Animal Records Database
- Maryland: Support Bill Providing Liability Protections for COVID Exposure
- Virginia: Bill Seeks to Expand Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services with Potentially Bias Voice – Call Today!
- Wyoming: Act Now to Oppose SB 24 Impacting Your Dog Ownership Rights
- AKC Urges Support of Bill to Make Animal Trunk Fighting a Felony in New Jersey
- NC Update: AKC Letter to NCVMB Regarding Proposed Changes To Veterinary Medicine Act Impacting Canine Breeding
- Maryland: House and Senate Committees to Consider Hunting Bill Addressing AKC Concerns
- Texas Breeders Update: Sunset Commission Protects Ineffective Regulatory Program, Harmful Legislation Filed
- Maryland: House and Senate Committees to Consider Bills Regulating Dogs Outdoors – Call Today!
- Indiana: Support Bill Providing Liability Protections for COVID Exposure on January 13
- Texas Update: Licensed Breeders Program Vote Scheduled for Wednesday; Alternate Proposal Would Preserve the Program Expected
- USDA APHIS Posts Annual Enforcement Data
- NEW AKC GR BLOG:- New in the Legislative Action Center: Sample Introduction Letters for You and Your Club