June 22, 2022
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-update-senate-committee-consider-two-dog-related-bills-next-week/
Next week, the California Senate Judiciary Committee will be considering both
the “Dog and Cat Welfare” and dog trainer disclosure bills. The American
Kennel Club (AKC) is currently neutral on these bills, both of which contain
some of AKC’s proposed amendments.
Those who wish may contact the committee to express your opinion on these bills
prior to the hearing on June 28. Scroll down for contact information.
Summary:
The following two bills are on the agenda for the June 28 Senate Judiciary
Committee hearing:
• AB 1881 – “Dog and Cat Welfare” (formerly the “Dog and Cat Bill of
Rights”)
As previously reported, this bill was significantly amended in a previous
committee to address AKC’s primary concerns. While it is still being referenced
as the Dog and Cat Bill of Rights, the actual chapter created by the bill is
now simply called “Dog and Cat Welfare”, and all references to “rights”,
“guardian”, and other terms of concern have been removed.
The bill now requires shelters and rescues to provide a written list to new
purchasers of basic reminders such as providing food, water, shelter, and
appropriate veterinary care. There is a civil penalty for failure to provide
the notice. The bill also states that the purpose is “solely to inform
potential owners of the standards for basic physical care and emotional
well-being of dogs and cats.”
• AB 1901 – Disclosure for Dog Trainers
As previously reported, this bill was significantly amended at the request of
AKC and local clubs to remove the multiple pages of requirements regulating
trainers in the same as boarding kennels. As passed by the Assembly, the bill
now simply requires certain items to be disclosed to new clients, including the
nature and goals of the class, any civil suits that have been brought against
the trainer relating to dog training, and whether the trainer has
certifications. The bill currently does not require that a trainer be
certified in order to teach classes. Many trainers may opt to provide their
qualifications in lieu of a certification.
Committee Contact Information:
Those who wish may contact the Senate Judiciary Committee in the following ways:
1) Submit a letter to the committee by email: sjud.fax@xxxxxxxxxx
2) Call into the June 28 hearing. View the instructions on the committee
website.
3) Contact the individual members (this is recommended by the committee):
Sen. Thomas J. Umberg, Chair
https://sd34.senate.ca.gov/contact
Sen. Andreas Borgeas, Vice Chair
https://borgeas.cssrc.us/my-offices
Sen. Anna M. Caballero
https://sd12.senate.ca.gov/contact/message
Sen. Maria Elena Durazo
https://sd24.senate.ca.gov/email-our-offices
Sen. Lena A. Gonzalez
https://sd33.senate.ca.gov/contact/send-e-mail
Sen. Robert M. Hertzberg
https://sd18.senate.ca.gov/contact
Sen. Brian W. Jones
https://jones.cssrc.us/my-offices
Sen. John Laird
https://sd17.senate.ca.gov/contact
Sen. Henry I. Stern
https://sd27.senate.ca.gov/contact
Sen. Bob Wieckowski
https://sd10.senate.ca.gov/contact/email
Sen. Scott D. Wiener
https://sd11.senate.ca.gov/contact
AKC Government Relations (GR) continues to closely monitor all bills with the
potential to impact California dog owners, and will provide updates as they are
available. For questions, contact AKC GR at doglaw@xxxxxxx.
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Stormy Hope
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GSDCA Legislative Liaison to AKC
California Responsible Pet Owners
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