SB1069 - Nullifies any existing local government regulations relating to specific breeds of dogs, and prohibits local governments from enacting ordinances specific to breed

SB 1069

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

Sponsor:

Crawford

LR Number:

6689S.01I

Committee:

Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources

Last Action:

3/8/2018 - Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee

Journal Page:

S601

Title:

Calendar Position:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2018

Current Bill Summary

SB 1069 - This act allows political subdivisions to regulate dogs, provided that no regulation is 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 1398 (2018), and is substantially similar to SB 446 (2017), HB 905 (2017), HB 1811 (2016), SB 865 (2014), and HCS/HB 1116 (2014).

KAYLA HAHN

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