Legislative Alerts
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Iowa: Ask Your State Representative to Support Dog Ownership Law Updates
The Iowa House Judiciary Committee has unanimously passed a bill updating Iowa’s dog ownership laws and requiring shelters to scan dogs for a microchip. The bill, now renumbered as House File 2190, will soon be considered by the full House of Representatives. (Read AKC’s previous alert for more details on the bill). AKC encourages Iowa […]
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Vermont: Cruelty Bill May Impact Artificial Insemination Practices, Lead to Due Process Violations—Express Opposition Today!
Vermont House Bill 578 is a multi-faceted animal cruelty bill that, as introduced, may impact artificial insemination practices and create a significant risk of depriving residents of their property. The American Kennel Club (AKC) opposes H.578 as introduced, and urges all Vermont residents to contact legislative committee members to not advance H.578 unless substantively amended. […]
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South Dakota: Ask Committee to Support Service Dog Protections Tomorrow (1/27)
Two South Dakota bills that seek to strengthen protections related to the use of service dogs are scheduled for committee hearings tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. South Dakota residents are encouraged to contact legislators via email to express support for Senate Bill 81 and Senate Bill 82 before tomorrow’s 8:30AM meeting. What These Bills Do […]
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PA Alert: Philadelphia to Consider Proposal Seeking to Ban Breeding – CONTACT COMMITTEE NOW!
The Philadelphia City Council Committee on Rules has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, February 3, on Bill 250989, a proposal that would impose a three-year moratorium on the breeding and sale of puppies in Philadelphia. See previous alert. You are strongly encouraged to act now and mobilize others to protect responsible breeding and dog […]
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Iowa: Committee Considering Positive Updates to Dog Ownership Laws on Monday (1/26)
This week, an Iowa subcommittee advanced House Bill 2016, which expands and clarifies laws pertaining to dog ownership. The bill is expected to be considered by the House Judiciary Committee on Monday, January 26 at 4pm. AKC encourages Iowa dog owners to contact the committee in support of House File 2016, a bill drafted with […]
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Oregon Update: “Animal Cruelty” Ballot Measure Inching Closer to Qualifying- Do Not Sign!
Animal rights activists continue gathering signatures in Oregon to put an extreme measure on the November 2026 ballot that would criminalize the killing and breeding of animals. This initiative has been attempted in previous election cycles, although it has never qualified for the ballot. The campaign in favor of the initiative reports having collected 87,776 […]
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Iowa: Ask Committee to Support Bill Clarifying Dog Ownership Laws
An Iowa House subcommittee is considering a bill on Wednesday, January 21, that expands and clarifies laws pertaining to dog ownership. AKC encourages Iowa dog owners to contact the committee in support of House File 2016, a bill drafted with input from the AKC and some Iowa kennel clubs, which provides reasonable and important updates […]
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