https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nevada-update-bills-impacting-dog-owners-2/
June 1, 2023
The Nevada Legislature and the governor are considering several bills impacting
dog owners as the session nears its end.
To see the complete list visit the AKC legislative tracker in the AKC
Legislative Action Center at www.akcgr.org. AKC Government Relations (AKC GR)
will continue to provide updates and alerts on these and other bills that could
impact you.
Bills Supported by AKC:
• Assembly Bill 86 – Corporations for the prevention of cruelty to animals:
enforcement of laws.
Status: Passed Assembly; Missed deadline for passage in the Senate, bill will
not advance.
Summary: This bill would have updated state animal cruelty laws in a
thoughtful and measured way that eschewed one-size-fits-all mandates.
Unfortunately, the bill will not become law this year, but AKC enthusiastically
thanks the bill’s sponsor, Assemblywoman Melissa Hardy, for her tireless work
on the proposal and for her engagement with stakeholders, including AKC. We
look forward to working with Assemblywoman Hardy and other stakeholders in the
next session
to ensure the protection for both animals and responsible animal owners. We
thank Assemblymember Hardy for her willingness to work with us.
What You Can Do: If you would like to thank Assemblywoman Hardy for her efforts
to protect animals and responsible owners, you can do so at
Melissa.Hardy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
• Senate Bill 331 – Pet-Friendly Emergency Shelters.
Status: Passed the Senate and Assembly, awaiting further action in the Senate.
Summary: This bill would require cities and subdivisions to designate at least
one emergency shelters in their jurisdiction that can accommodate people and
their pets. People not being able to find a place for their pets during an
emergency is one of the biggest barriers in preventing people from taking
refuge when needed. AKC has testified in support of the proposal.
What You Can Do: This bill is awaiting further action as session nears its
end.Please send your support for the Senate to action on the bill to Senate
Majority Leader at Nicole.Cannizzaro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. In your message, be sure
to include that many Nevadans have pets, and they should not be a barrier to
people trying to protect themselves and their families during an emergency.
Other Bills of Note:
• Senate Bill 269 – Revises provisions related to animal cruelty.
Status: Passed the Senate and Assembly; delivered to governor.
Summary: This bill originally sought to limit the use of tethering during
extreme heat and cold warnings issued by the National Weather Service. AKC met
with the sponsor and expressed concerns over the “one-size-fits-all” nature of
this proposal and the negative impact it could have on some dogs. The bill was
amended to solely reduce the amount of time a dog could be tethered from 14
hours to 10 hours over a 24-hour period. AKC appreciates the bill’s sponsor,
Senator James Ohrenschall, for being willing to meet with AKC GR staff and
amend the bill.
What You Can Do: If you would like to comment on the bill, you can do by
contacting Governor Joe Lombardo here or at (775) 684-5670.
• Senate Bill 190 – Revises provisions relating to the liability of certain
persons for protecting or removing a child or pet from a motor vehicle.
Status: Unanimously passed the Senate; missed deadline in the Assembly, bill
will not advance.
Summary: This bill aimed to reduce liability of members of the public who break
into vehicles to remove unattended children or pets. AKC suggested amendments
to the sponsor to ensure clarity and prevent unintended consequences.
What You Can Do: No action required.
AKC Government Relations continues to monitor bills in Nevada impacting dog
owners and will provide updates. For questions or more information, contact AKC
GR at doglaw@xxxxxxx.
Stormy Hope
NAIATrust, Trustee
NAIATrust-CA on Facebook!
GSDCA Legislative Liaison to AKC
California Responsible Pet Owners
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