CALIFORNIA
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.
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.
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.
MISSOURI
PROPOSED BALLOT INITIATIVE: "The Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act". Parts of the Act would affect any person having custody or ownership of more than ten female covered dogs for breeding. It caps total intact dogs of either gender kept for breeding to 50. It creates a new crime of "puppy mill cruelty" for any violations of the Act. While this Act would not affect cats directly, it represents a new approach by well-funded Animal Rights groups to bypass a state legislature to take away rights of hobby breeders. CFA OPPOSES.
CURRENT STATUS: Signatures are being gathered to place the Act before the voters. MoFed (Missouri Federation of Animal Owners) has filed a lawsuit attempting to keep the Act off the November ballot.
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 bill is being carried over to 2010.
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