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Breaking NewsThis is your location for information on key issues of concern to the pet industry, hobbyists and pet owners. The issues may be reported in a PIJAC PetAlert, a special PIJAC notice, or a link to a media story. PIJAC PetAlerts and special notices summarize issues, indicate potential benefits or negative impacts, and include recommended action. PetAlerts are time sensitive and require ACTION! To take action, visit PIJAC's Legislative Action Center to learn more about what YOU can do! ARIZONA: Citizens Subject To Seizure Of Pets Under New BillDate Posted: January 27, 2012 UPDATE: HB 2462 passed the House Committee on Military Affairs & Public Safety on February 1st and has been assigned to the House Rules Committee for further action.
CALIFORNIA: New San Francisco Pet Ban ProposedDate Posted: June 8, 2011 UPDATE: Proposal for an ordinance was adopted at the June 9th meeting of the San Francisco Animal Control & Welfare Commission. Proposal, and possible language, will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for future action.
CALIFORNIA: Motion Made To Ban Pet Sales In Los Angeles, CADate Posted: May 17, 2011 UPDATE: Motion to ban sale of commercially bred dogs, cats, chickens and rabbits within city limits was adopted (subject to reconsideration at a later date) on June 7th.
FLORIDA: Pasco County To Require Breeder Permits and Amend Other Animal LawsDate Posted: January 6, 2012 UPDATE: The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners is set to vote on proposed amendments to the county's animal control ordinance on January 24th. Among the amendments are proposed permit requirements on kennels, pet dealers and breeders.
HAWAII: First State Ever To Adopt Strict Liability Pet Warranty?Date Posted: February 3, 2012 UPDATE: Senate Bill 2490 is set to be heard before the Senate Committee on Commerce & Consumer Protection on February 9th (Room 229, 9:00 a.m.)
HAWAII: Bills To Ban Sale Of Unsterilized Dogs and Cats On AgendaDate Posted: February 2, 2012 UPDATE: Senate Bill 2504 is set to be heard before the Senate Committee on Commerce & Consumer Protection on February 7th (Room 229, 9:00 a.m.). Senate Bill 2198 remains in Senate Committee on Commerce & Consumer Protection awaiting its first hearing.
HAWAII: Puppy Warranty Law To Be ConsideredDate Posted: January 30, 2012 UPDATE: HB 2161 was heard and deferred to a future date (yet to be determined) by the House Committee on Economic Revitalization & Business on January 31st.
HAWAII: Hawaii Conference Committee Endorses Mandatory SterilizationDate Posted: May 2, 2011 UPDATE: HB 243 passed a Conference Committee on April 28, 2011 and has been sent back to both chambers for a final vote.
HAWAII: "Large Scale Dog Breeders Regulation Act" ProposedDate Posted: February 4, 2011 UPDATE: SB 1522 was sent to a Conference Committee on April 14, 2011 while its companion, HB 1621 remains in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce.
HAWAII: Dog Tethering Legislation SurfacesDate Posted: February 4, 2011 UPDATE: SB 1424 currently sits in the Senate Judiciary & Labor Committee.
ILLINOIS: Bill Calls For Pet Shops To Charge Fee On Dog and Cat Sales To Benefit Animal SheltersDate Posted: March 4, 2011 UPDATE: SB 1840 was heard before the Senate Agriculture & Conservation Committee on March 15, 2011.
ILLINOIS: Bill To Criminalize Pet Ownership; Bans Having More Than 6 PetsDate Posted: February 21, 2011 UPDATE: HB 1166 was heard before the House Committee on Agriculture & Conservation on March 8, 2011.
ILLINOIS: Hearing Set for "Vicious" Dog & Tethering LegislationDate Posted: February 18, 2011 UPDATE: HB 1080 would remove ban on ownership of specific breeds of dogs. HB 1247 would set new standards for outside tethering requirements for dog owners. Both bills were heard before the House Agriculture & Conservation Committee on March 15th and remain in committee awaiting further action.
INDIANA: Retail Dog and Cat Purchasers to Subsidize "Companion Animal Sterilization Fund"Date Posted: January 20, 2012 UPDATE: HB 1331 was heard by the House Committee on Commerce, Small Business & Economic Development on January 24th. The bill remains in committee awaiting further action.
INDIANA: "Dangerous Wild Animal" Permits and Breeding Ban Presented in IndianaDate Posted: January 13, 2012 UPDATE: House Bill 1288 currently sits in the House Committee on Natural Resources where it awaits its first committee hearing.
MARYLAND: Retail Pet Store Warranty Laws Proposed For Dog Sales In MarylandDate Posted: January 27, 2012 UPDATE: HB 131 is set to be heard before the House Economic Matters Committee on January 31st (Room 230 HOB, 1:00 p.m.).
MARYLAND: Charles County To Hold Work Session on Proposed Animal RegulationsDate Posted: September 30, 2011 UPDATE: The Charles County, MD Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on November 1st to discuss proposed animal regulations. Comment period remains open with a vote on the proposal set for early 2012.
MARYLAND: Cecil County Animal Task Force Proposes Additional Pet Business and Ownership RequirementsDate Posted: November 10, 2011 UPDATE: The Cecil County, MD Board of County Commissioners discussed changes to the county's animal care laws at its January 31st meeting.
MASSACHUSETTS: Dog Owners Face New Tethering StandardsDate Posted: March 10, 2011 UPDATE: HB 2809 has been assigned to the Joint Committee on the Judiciary where it awaits a committee hearing.
MICHIGAN: Commercial Breeders Facing Limit Laws and Inspection FeesDate Posted: January 25, 2012 UPDATE: HB 5230 and HB 5231 have been assigned to the House Committee on Regulatory Reform, which SB 891 and SB 892 have been sent to the Senate Committee on Agriculture. None of these bills have been set for committee hearing yet.
MICHIGAN: Ionia City Council To Adopt Animal BansDate Posted: December 19, 2011 UPDATE: Ordinance No. 491 which would ban the personal ownership of "exotic, rare, or dangerous" animals and phase out pit bull terrier ownership was voted down by a 5-3 vote at the City Council's January 3rd meeting. The ordinance will be reintroduced at the February Council Meeting without the breed specific language.
MICHIGAN: Pet Warranty Law Introduced In MichiganDate Posted: August 30, 2011 UPDATE: Senate Bill 574 imposes new pet warranty provisions on dog and cat sellers in Michigan. The bill passed the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform with a substitute on September 22nd and is currently on its 2nd reading in the Senate.
MICHIGAN: "Pit Bull Regulation and Prohibition Act" Introduced in MichiganDate Posted: June 8, 2011 UPDATE: HB 4714 has been assigned to the House Regulatory Reform Committee where it awaits its first committee hearing.
MISSOURI: Proposed Ban on Retail Dog & Cat Sales Up For Possible Vote in St. Louis, MO!Date Posted: September 15, 2011 UPDATE: An ordinance that would ban the retail sale of dogs and cats in St. Louis, MO was put on the Informal Calendar by the Board of Aldermen at its September 16th meeting. The measure could come back up for a vote at any time.
MINNESOTA: Numerous Bills Introduced Affecting Commercial Dog and Cat BreedersDate Posted: February 28, 2011 UPDATE: HB 388 and HB 702 have been assigned to the House Committee on Agriculture & Rural Development Policy, while HB 417 is in the House Committee on Health & Human Services Reform. SB 384 and SB 462 are in the Senate Agriculture & Rural Economies Committee.
NEBRASKA: Commercial Operator Inspection Regulations To Be AmendedDate Posted: November 23, 2011 UPDATE: The Nebraska Department of Agriculture has published proposed amendments to its rules implementing the Commercial Dog & Cat Operator Inspection Act. The comment deadline was November 30, 2011 and a hearing was held on December 1, 2011.
NEW HAMPSHIRE: Senate Bill Imposes Severe Breeder RestrictionsDate Posted: January 9, 2012 UPDATE: Senate Bill 370 was heard before the Senate Committee on Executive Departments & Administration on January 19th. The bill remains in committee awaiting further action.
NEW HAMPSHIRE: Pet Vendors To Be LicensedDate Posted: February 28, 2011 UPDATE: HB 325 passed the House with an amendment on January 5th and currently awaits committee assignment in the Senate.
NEW JERSEY: Pet Sellers In New Jersey To Face Hefty Fines For "Overcrowding"Date Posted: January 13, 2012 UPDATE: Assembly Bill 417 has been assigned to the Assembly Committee on Agriculture & Natural Reosurces where it awaits further action.
NEW YORK: Ulster County Poised To Adopt Pet Store MandateDate Posted: November 23, 2011 UPDATE: A proposed animal abuse registry ordinance was heard on November 29th. No vote was taken, however a resolution to adopt the proposal could occur at one of the Council's December meetings. Proposal includes mandates and fines for pet stores.
NEW YORK: New York Pet Dealer License Revocation Bill AmendedDate Posted: May 2, 2011 UPDATE: AB 77 was amended on the Senate Floor on January 19th.
NEW YORK: Radio Frequency I.D. Tag Legislation Could Affect Pet StoresDate Posted: January 12, 2011 UPDATE: Companion bills AB 1033 and SB 1168 currently sit in the Committee on Consumer Affairs & Protection and the Commitee on Consumer Protection respectively. Neither bill has been set for hearing yet.
OHIO: Senate Committee To Hear Dog Law LegislationDate Posted: November 14, 2011 SB 130 passed the Senate with a substitute on February 1st and has been assigned to the House Rules & Reference Committee for further action.
OHIO: "Vicious Dog" Designation For Pit Bulls Eliminated In Ohio BillDate Posted: July 19, 2011 UPDATE: House Bill 14 passed the Senate with a substitute on January 31st and was sent to the House for concurrence.
OHIO: Ohio To Target Kennel Owners For Felony ProsectionDate Posted: April 4, 2011 UPDATE: HB 108 passed the House Committee on Criminal Justice on September 21st with a substitute and is currently on its 2nd reading in the House.
OKLAHOMA: Rule Amends Breeder Regulations In Oklahoma - Comment Deadline is January 17thDate Posted: January 14, 2012 UPDATE: Proposed amendments to regulations governing commercial pet breeders will be considered at a January 17th hearing of the Oklahoma Commercial Pet Breeder Board. Comment deadline is also on January 17th.
PENNSYLVANIA: Pennsylvania Considering New Tethering StandardsDate Posted: April 18, 2011 UPDATE: SB 972 has been assigned to the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs where it awaits its first committee hearing.
PENNSYLVANIA: Pet Warranty Legislation IntroducedDate Posted: January 20, 2011 UPDATE: SB 27 passed the Senate with an amendment on May 24th. The bill currently sits in the House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee.
RHODE ISLAND: Outdoor Dog Owners Face RegulationDate Posted: February 22, 2011 UPDATE: SB 140 was set aside for further study by the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Conservation on March 9, 2011. Its companion, HB 5690, passed the House with a substitute on June 30, 2011.
SOUTH CAROLINA: Richland County Considering Pet Limit LawDate Posted: December 8, 2011 UPDATE: A proposed ordinance, containing language limiting the number of pets to three per household, was discussed at a Richland County Council meeting on December 20th. The limit language was removed and the remaining ordinance adopted at the Council's January 10, 2012 meeting.
SOUTH CAROLINA: SPCA To Be Granted Police PowersDate Posted: February 24, 2011 UPDATE: SB 200 was heard before the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources on May 10, 2011. Bill remains in committee awaiting further action.
VERMONT: Bill Creates Non-Economic Damages For PetsDate Posted: February 1, 2012 UPDATE: Senate Bill 240 is currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee where it awaits its first committee hearing.
VERMONT: Vermont Anti-Pet Legislation Set For HearingDate Posted: April 25, 2011 UPDATE: HB 340 currently sits in the House Committee on Agriculture.
VERMONT: Non-Economic Damages For Loss Of A Pet Being ConsideredDate Posted: March 11, 2011 UPDATE: Companion bills, HB 256 and SB 51, both sit in the Judiciary Committees of their respective chambers.
VERMONT: Owning 5 Animals Could Mean "Animal Hoarding" in VermontDate Posted: March 10, 2011 UPDATE: HB 371 currently sits in the House Agriculture Committee.
WASHINGTON: Department of Agriculture To Adopt Animal Import RulesDate Posted: December 5, 2011 UPDATE: A rulemaking to add a new section to state Code, requiring a destination "physical address" be presented on transportation documents when importing animals into the state, was adopted on January 3, 2012 (effective February 3, 2012).
WEST VIRGINIA: Commercial Dog Breeders Facing Regulation.....AgainDate Posted: January 18, 2012 UPDATE: HB 2883 has been sent to the House Committee on Agriculture where it awaits its first committee hearing.
WEST VIRGINIA: Dog Breeder Legislation Introduced in West Virginia...Again!Date Posted: January 12, 2012 UPDATE: HB 2015 currently sits in the House Committee on Agriculture where it awaits its first committee hearing.
FEDERAL: AWA Amendment Regulates Importation of DogsDate Posted: September 9, 2011 UPDATE: The USDA's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has published a proposed rule implementing dog import restrictions. The Service accepted public comment until October 31, 2011.
U.S. CONGRESS: 'PUPS' Bill Introduced Yet Again In U.S. House of RepresentativesDate Posted: March 10, 2011 UPDATE: H.R. 835 currently sits in the House Committee on Agriculture awaiting its first committee hearing. S.707, companion to H.R. 835 has been assigned to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry.
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