CALIFORNIA
Assembly Bill 1122 Assembly Bill, AB 1122 would make it illegal to sell or give away a live animal on any street, highway, public right-of-way, parking lot, carnival, or boardwalk. It has been amended several times and now allows sales of cats/kittens at cat shows if all of 5 conditions are met. However, the conditions for an exemption would be so impossible to ascertain or assure that it renders the exemption meaningless. CFA OPPOSES.
CURRENT STATUS: This bill has been VETOED by Governor Schwarzenegger. Read his veto message to the legislature. Many thanks to everyone in California and all of our friends elsewhere who kept up the pressure to achieve this victory. Your hard work and persistence made this possible. Congratulations to us all.
Assembly Bill AB241 Assembly Bill AB241 makes illegal to have more than a combined total of 50 "adult" dogs and cats with intact sexual organs. Adult is not defined. Excess animals must be placed, altered or destroyed within 30 days. The bill authorizes certain officers to investigate a violation of such provisions, and to lawfully take possession of an animal kept in violation under certain conditions. CFA OPPOSES
- Veto Message
- CFA Legislative Alert - September 17, 2009
- CFA Letter to California Governor - September 17, 2009
- CFA Legislative Alert - August 5, 2009
- CFA letter to Senate Appropriations Committee - August 5, 2009
- Bill Analysis - Department of Finance, July 23, 2009
- Bill Text, AB 241, as amended July 23, 2009
- Bill Text, AB241, as introduced
CURRENT STATUS: This bill has been VETOED by Governor Schwarzenegger. Read his veto message to the legislature. Many thanks to everyone in California and all of our friends elsewhere who kept up the pressure to achieve this victory. Your hard work and persistence made this possible. Congratulations to us all.
Senate Bill SB250 makes it illegal to own, keep or harbor a dog with intact sexual organs, except as specified. Makes it illegal to have an intact cat remain outdoors. Requires "certificate of sterility" as proof. Requires reporting of the sale of an unaltered cat or dog. Requires sterilization of any cat or dog impounded for any reason; or for violation of this law if cited for violation of other law. CFA OPPOSES
- CFA letter to the CA Assembly Appropriations Committee in opposition to SB 250 - July 7, 2009
- CFA Legislative Alert - July 2, 2009
- Bill Analysis - CA Department of Finance
- Bill text(SB250, as amended May 28, 2009)
- CFA Legislative Alert - May 29, 2009
- CFA Letter to Senate Appropriations Committee - April 28, 2009
- CFA Legislative Alert - April 24, 2009
- CFA Letter to Senate Local Government Committee - April 3, 2009
- CFA Legislative Alert - April 2, 2009
- CFA Legislative Alert - March 12, 2009
- Bill text (SB 250) [note: this is the bill as introduced]
CURRENT STATUS: After passage in the Senate the bill failed on the Assembly Floor 28-42 (with 41 votes needed for passage). It was noticed for reconsideration but supporters could not line up the necessary votes. At the author's request it was converted to a "two year bill" and will be brought back in January 2010 as supporters attempt to line up votes needed for passage. This bill is NOT dead yet.
FLORIDA
H451 / S992 Mandatory sterilization of dogs and cats over 4 months of age. Authorizes (but does not require) local governments to enact legislation allowing limited exceptions. CFA OPPOSES.
Senate bill 288 requires that additional information relating to the genetic disorders to which dogs and cats are susceptible be included in the written notice that pet dealers provide to a consumer at the time of sale; redefines the term pet dealer for purposes of provisions authorizing a purchaser to return an animal to the pet dealer and receive a refund, exchange the animal, or receive a reimbursement of expenses. CFA OPPOSES.
CURRENT STATUS: The Florida bills appear to be dead for this legislative session. Expect them to be reintroduced next year
ILLINOIS
HB 2703 was amended on March 17, 2009. The new bill makes a variety of changes to the Illinois Animal Control Act. It would authorize mandatory rabies vaccination of cats, mandatory microchipping and registration (licensing). It creates new definitions of "cat" and "feral cat" and eliminated farm cats as feral cats. There is new restriction on animals at large or in possession of persons less than 16 years of age. The bill expands the authority of animal control to regulate feral cat caretakers and TNR programs. It mandates veterinarians release the names and addresses of pet owners to animal control on request. CFA OPPOSES
CURRENT STATUS: The bill has changed principal sponsors. Hearing date is unknown. Contact information for the sponsor and the Illinois legislature is in the CFA Alert.
MINNESOTA
S7 / H253 Regulates dog and cat breeders. Provides standards of care for dog and cat breeders and authorizes rulemaking. Regulates breeders who possess six or more adult intact female animals for the purpose of breeding. Authorizes warrantless searches of breeders' facilities. CFA OPPOSES
S500 / H573 "Minnesota Puppy and Kitten Mill Cruelty Prevention Act"; requiring certain dog and cat commercial breeders to hold a valid permit issued by the board of animal health. Defines "commercial breeder" as a person who produces puppies or kittens for sale and who owns, houses, possesses, or maintains an ownership interest in 40 or more cats or dogs older than nine months of age and capable of breeding. CFA OPPOSES
CURRENT STATUS: The Minnesota bills are being held over to 2010.
MISSISSIPPI
Senate Bill 3178 "Pet Lemon Law" Requires an initial veterinary examination; provides for purchaser rights and notice thereof; prescribes animal care requirements and provides for violations; provides remedies to a purchaser of an unfit cat or dog; enacts requirements; provides exceptions; provides procedures in the event a pet dealer contests a demand for remedies; creates a presumption of pet illness under certain circumstances; provides for the applicability of other laws; prohibits waiver of rights. CFA OPPOSES
CURRENT STATUS: Died in committee.
OKLAHOMA
HB1332 creates the "Oklahoma Pet Quality Assurance and Protection Act." Requires licensing of breeders. Requires licensing of anyone who "sells, gives away, or transfers" 25 kittens/puppies per year. Provides for rules to be created. Requires veterinary inspections. Restricts out-of-state dealer/breeders, exempts show dogs brought into state temporarily (but not show cats); provides for the promulgation of rules consistent with USDA standards; makes breeder personal information available to the public. Authorizes seizure of animals; provides for forfeiture of animals; specifies certain transport requirements; requires bill of sale for animals; provides for official health certificates. CFA OPPOSES.
CURRENT STATUS: This Oklahoma bill appears to be dead for this legislative session.
OREGON
HB2470 prohibits owning more than 25 sexually intact dogs aged four months or older; restricts owning or having charge of 10 or more sexually intact dogs aged four months or older. CFA OPPOSES.
CURRENT STATUS: Signed into law by the governor
Texas HB 3180 and SB 1910 would create licensing and regulation of commercial dog and/or cat breeders and dealers. Defines a "commercial breeder" as a person who possesses 11 or more adult intact female animals and is engaged in the business of breeding animals for direct or indirect sale or for exchange in return for consideration. Provides for a Dog and Cat Breeders Advisory Committee. Contains warranty provisions.
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TX HB 2310 was a bill pertaining to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. However, when HB 3180 stalled in committee, HB 2310 it was amended to include the provisions of HB 3180. Since the House and Senate versions now differ, it has been assigned to a conference committee.
CURRENT STATUS: The amendment to HB 2310 died in the House/Senate Conference Committee. The remaining bills failed to advance before the deadline and are dead for this legislative session.
VIRGINIA
HJR661 Relating to Feral Cats. Requests the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to convene a workgroup that would address issues related to feral cats including whether there is a cat overpopulation problem in the Commonwealth, overpopulation curtailment of breeding stock; breeding restrictions, etc. CFA OPPOSES
CURRENT STATUS: Left in committee.
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