Legislative Alerts

• Illinois: Senate Expected to Vote This Week on Breeder Regulations

  This is the last week for the Illinois Senate to vote on Senate bills and send them to the House of Representatives.  Among the bills expected to be considered is one that will impose a number of new requirements on anyone who is licensed as a dog breeder in the state – which could include […]

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• California: San Francisco Postpones Consideration for Mandatory Spay/Neuter

  On Thursday, April 9, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee delayed consideration for a proposal that would have limited San Franciscans ability to keep intact dogs. The committee will work with stakeholders in the coming months to develop a plan that provides more effective solutions to lessen strain on […]

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• Georgia Legislative Session Wrap-Up

  The 2026 session of the Georgia General Assembly adjourned after considering a range of measures impacting dog owners, breeders, and animal welfare stakeholders. The American Kennel Club Government Relations (AKC GR) team remained actively engaged throughout the session, by working with state and local partners to advocate for responsible dog ownership policies and balanced, workable […]

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• California Reminder: San Francisco to Consider Mandatory Spay/Neuter Tomorrow (4/9)

  Tomorrow (Thursday, April 9), the San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee will hold a hearing on a proposed ordinance (File No. 251162) that would institute mandatory spay, neuter, or chemical sterilization for nearly all dogs in San Francisco. If advanced, the proposal would go to the full Board of Supervisors […]

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• New York: During Session Recess, Talk to Your Lawmakers About NY Dog Bills

  Yesterday, the New York Assembly Agriculture Committee approved a ban on “debarking”.  A. 8551 now goes to the Assembly Codes Committee before being considered by the full Assembly. In the Senate, its companion Senate Bill 3026 remains pending on the Senate floor. As mentioned in previous alerts, S. 8252 and A. 8653 regulating those who […]

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• Missouri: Ask House Members to Support Bill Protecting Owners Rights for Confiscated Animals

  The Missouri House could soon consider a bill that would make several changes to protect dogs and the rights of dog owners when animals are seized on suspicion of neglect or abuse.  The purpose of the bill is to protect the rights of the accused and ensure they are treated as innocent until proven guilty, […]

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• Tennessee Info: Dangerous Dog Registry Bill Tabled

  A Tennessee bill that would have created a statewide dangerous dog registry has been tabled by lawmakers, effectively halting its progress for the current legislative cycle. Senate Bill 1794 It has been taken into consideration as part of broader discussions around public safety and animal control measures. Tabling typically means that lawmakers have chosen to […]

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