A bill has been pre-filed in the Missouri House of Representatives to require licensure and inspection of all breeders – including hobbyists. The bill was filed in response to media reports of a hobbyist in the state being charged with animal cruelty.  The AKC absolutely agrees that all animals deserve life in a safe, humane […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC) is monitoring a proposal by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department that, in part, seeks to update Fis Chapter 814 regarding Field Trials.  If adopted as proposed, Fis Section 814.03 – Field Trials Application Form, would be simplified to update the form’s date, provide a link to the form […]

The New Jersey Senate and Assembly decided today to hold the bills banning retail pet stores and potentially impacting home-based breeders, meaning there will not be a vote before the end of the year. AKC thanks all who have taken the time to contact their lawmakers regarding Assembly Bill 4051 and Senate Bill 2511. Neither […]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently expressed support for 2026 legislation that will seek to “crack down on abusive ‘puppy mills’ and strengthen animal welfare standards” in Florida.  The governor made the announcement from the grounds of a well-funded animal rescue, which championed extreme anti-breeder legislation filed in the Florida legislature earlier in 2025. The Governor’s […]

The New Jersey Senate is seeking to amend bills banning retail pet stores, and recently added text that could impact home-based breeders. Senate Bill 2511 and Assembly Bill 4051 are scheduled for a vote by the Senate on Monday, December 22.  Club members, hobby breeders and anyone who seeks to obtain a pet from a […]

The New Jersey Assembly Committee on Children, Families, and Food Security passed A. 4051 out of Committee.  Both it and its Senate companion, S. 2511, have now passed out of committee in the New Jersey Legislature and are eligible to be considered by the full Senate and General Assembly (see previous alert). These bills repeal […]

On Thursday, December 11, 2025, the Senate Economic Growth Committee approved S. 2511, which seeks to repeal the state’s consumer protection laws for pet purchases and implement a statewide ban on the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits by pet shops (see previous alert).  This marks significant movement in the Legislature toward eliminating consumer choice […]

Tomorrow, Thursday, December 11, 2025, the New Jersey Senate Economic Growth Committee will consider Senate Bill 2511, which seeks to repeal the state’s consumer protection laws for pet purchases and implement a statewide ban on the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits by pet shops.  The American Kennel Club (AKC) encourages all dog owners to […]

A bill has been introduced in the Philadelphia City Council that would impose a 36-month moratorium on the breeding and the sale or transfer of any dog under 7 months of age within the city to address overcrowding at the city’s shelters. You are encouraged to act now and mobilize others to protect responsible breeding […]

The Ohio House of Representatives has approved a bill that would allow non-profits in the state to hold online raffles, with certain oversight and registration requirements.  House Bill 476 now moves to the Senate. Clubs who hold raffles as fundraisers or who are otherwise interested in this issue are encouraged to contact their State Senator […]