SB 446 – Nullifies any existing local government regulations relating to specific breeds of dogs, and prohibits local governments from enacting ordinances specific to breed

• Sponsor: Rowden
• LR Number: 1985S.01I
• Committee: Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources
• Last Action: 2/23/2017 - Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
• Journal Page: S341
• Effective Date: August 28, 2017

Current Bill Summary

SB 446 - This act prohibits political subdivisions from enacting ordinances that are specific to dog breed. Further, this act states that the General Assembly preempts all regulation relating to specific breeds, and nullifies any existing or future ordinances relating to dog breed.

This act is identical to HB 1811 (2016) and HCS/HB 1116 (2014), and is substantially similar to HB 905 (2017) and SB 865 (2014).

KAYLA HAHN