Puppy Protection Act of 2024
The Puppy Protection Act of 2024 establishes new welfare standards for commercial dog dealers, directly affecting breeders and sellers of puppies. It requires specific housing with minimum space allowances (e.g., 12 square feet per small dog), temperature control (45-85°F), daily veterinary exams including dental checks, and restrictions on breeding frequency (e.g., limiting litters to two per 18 months for females). The bill also mandates daily socialization, exercise access, clean food/water, and health screenings before breeding to prevent genetic issues. These requirements will be enforced through regulations issued within 18 months of the law’s passage.
Bill status
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Introduction
Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 17, 2024
Last action Sep 17, 2024
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Sep 17, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S6099-6100)
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Sep 17, 2024
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upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Richard J. Durbin
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