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legislation > MN Dog and Cat Breeder Regulation Bill
BILL: S.F. 462/H.F. 702, known as the Dog and Cat Breeder Regulation Bill POSITION: Support S.F. 462/H.F. 702 STATUS: S.F. 462/H.F. 702 was introduced in the 2011 MN Legislative Session. The bill did not advance in 2011, but it's still alive for the 2012 session — which means it can be heard and voted on in 2012. (Same bill numbers.) The 2012 session started January 24.
BILL DESCRIPTION S.F. 462/H.F. 702, known as the Dog and Cat Breeder Regulation Bill, is a regulatory bill that provides for protection of dogs and cats living in Minnesota commercial breeding facilities through licensing of commercial dog and cat breeders, inspections of facilities and enforcement of standards of care. The bill number in the Minnesota Senate is S.F. 462, introduced by Senator Barb Goodwin. The bill number in the House of Representatives is H.F. 702, introduced by Representative John Lesch. These bills can be found at:
Animal Folks MN is part of a larger Coalition that supports S.F. 462/H.F. 702. (Coalition members are listed below.)
HIGHLIGHTS: S.F. 462/H.F. 702 The MN Dog and Cat Breeder Regulation Bill (S.F. 462/H.F. 702) will provide:
In addition to the above key areas, specific improvements were made to S.F. 462/H.F. 702 (in 2011) to reflect new research, information and input. To review some of these improvements, read the answers to questions #11-#14 at: Q & A.
AUTHORS AND CO-AUTHORS: S.F. 462/H.F. 702 The legislators listed below have signed on in support of S.F. 462/H.F. 702. The MN Senate allows 1 chief author and 4 co-authors to a bill. The MN House allows 1 chief author and 34 co-authors. H.F. 702 now has 14 co-authors. Please ask your legislator to be a co-author. To view Rep. Lesch debate the need for breeder regulation: Legislators debate
Led by a strong Coalition of Minnesotans S.F. 462/H.F. 702 is led and supported by a large Coalition of Minnesotans who are trying to pass legislation that will ensure dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are healthy and safe in breeding facilities. The first breeder bill was introduced six years ago, when the issue of inhumane dog and cat breeding practices was not known or understood at the Capitol. Over the years, legislators have been educated about the problem and the bill language has changed based on input from various stakeholders. The Coalition continues to work closely with legislators, the public and other parties who have an interest in this issue and legislation. Coalition members include: A Rotta Love Plus, Animal Folks MN, Animal Humane Society, Minnesota Animal Control Association, Minnesota Humane Society, Minnesota Voters for Animal Protection, Minnkota Persian Rescue, Pet Haven Inc. of Minnesota, Prairie's Edge Humane Society, Retrieve A Golden of Minnesota, Second Chance Animal Rescue and Tri-county Humane Society — plus numerous other supporters, including humane societies, rescue groups, animal control, veterinarians, law enforcement, students, legislators, businesses and community members representing the interests of Minnesota.
Take Action If you were involved in past years, you know the time and energy required to inform legislators about the problem and gain support. Your help is needed.
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