Legislative Alerts

• Iowa: Ask Senate Leadership to Advance Positive Dog Bills

  Yesterday, the Iowa House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed two important bills that will benefit responsible dog owners and home-based hobby breeders. AKC Government Relations thanks all who took the time to contact their State Representatives.  Your actions have made a difference! The Senate must act quickly on these bills to ensure they continue to advance […]

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• Illinois: Strict Breeder Rules Advancing – Contact Senators Now

  On Thursday, March 12, the Illinois Senate Agriculture Committee heard Senate Bill 2990, which would place extensive new requirements on those licensed as dog breeders by the state. SB 2990 passed out of the Senate Agriculture Committee by a narrow vote of 7–6. Thank you to the dog owners and club members who contacted the […]

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• Maryland: Bill Impacting All Breeders to be Voted on by Committee Tomorrow – Contact Members Now!

  With Crossover Day fast Approaching, the Maryland House Economic Matters Committee will be holding a voting session tomorrow, March 12, 2026, on a number of bills heard by the Committee including HB 1551.  Among the provisions of the bill is a required annual registration for all dog breeders, and $50 birth certificates for every puppy […]

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• Arizona: Bills Affecting Breeders Miss Deadline, Will Not Advance

  The American Kennel Club has been tracking two bills affecting dog breeders in Arizona and they both have missed legislative deadlines and will not advance this session. SB 1539 would have imposed arbitrary, one-size-fits-all mandates on animal breeders and harm responsible breeding practices without meaningfully addressing animal welfare concerns. The bill defined a “hobby breeder” […]

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• Hawai’i: Update on Bills Affecting Dog Owners

  The American Kennel Club (AKC) has been tracking many bills this legislative session in Hawai’i. Two bills of note that the AKC has opposed, Senate Bill 2710 and Senate Bill 3012, have missed legislative deadlines and will not advance this year. The AKC thanks all who were involved in defending the interests of responsible dog […]

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• Iowa: Ask Your Representative to Support Two Positive Dog Bills Tomorrow (3/12)

  The Iowa House of Representatives is expected to vote tomorrow (March 12) on two important bills that will benefit responsible dog owners and home-based hobby breeders. Iowa dog owners are encouraged to contact their State Representative and respectfully urge them to vote YES on House File 2674 and House File 2190. Take Action Find your Iowa State […]

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• FL Update: Voluntary Breeder Standards Included in Consumer Protection Bill, Passes Legislature

  The Florida Legislature has given final approval to a consumer protection bill that also includes non-controversial elements of amended breeder-focused legislation. History The American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs (FAKC) expressed significant concerns with House Bill 1521 as introduced, which would have required (1) Florida dog breeders and dog breeding […]

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