Monday, March 14, 2022
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/rhode-island-update-lawyers-animals-bill-held-study/
Please share this alert with Legislative Liaisons, Club Members, and
Responsible Dog Owners in Rhode Island.
AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) issued a recent alert encouraging Rhode
Island residents to strongly oppose H. 7678, which seeks to create
court-appointed legal advocates for animals. Many of you submitted testimony
in opposition (uploaded here) for consideration by the House Judiciary
Committee on Thursday, March 10, 2022. AKC GR greatly appreciates your strong
advocacy efforts!
At this time, the committee has held H. 7678 for further study. This is a
routine procedure. The formal session of the Rhode Island General Assembly
continues through June 30, 2022. Legislation may advance at any time.
Lawyers for Animals: AKC opposes H. 7678 because it would create
court-appointed legal advocates for animals. Rhode Island courts appoint
independent advocates to protect the legal rights of children or other
peoplewho are unable to manage their own affairs. H. 7678 would mirror this
statutory text and extend it to “animals”. The goal of animal rights activists
is to give animals the same rights and privileges as people by changing the
legal classification of animals from property to “legal beings”. Changing the
legal status of dogs as property would ultimately hamstring the ability of
owners, veterinarians, and government agencies to protect and care for dogs.
AKC GR will continue to provide updates on pending dog-related legislation in
Rhode Island. For more information on legislative issues in the state, contact
AKC GR at 919-816-3720 or doglaw@xxxxxxx.
Stormy Hope
NAIATrust, Trustee
NAIATrust-CA on Facebook!
GSDCA Legislative Liaison to AKC
California Responsible Pet Owners
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