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Forum: Breed Specific Legislation

Stories, petitions, updates and strategies for the fight against BSL

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  1. Florida HB 997 / SB 1322 advance to third committees

    FL HB 997 / SB 1322 were each heard and passed by*their respective committees today. Now they move on to a final set of committees. These bills will...

    Started by StopBSL‎, Yesterday 07:01 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Yesterday, 07:48 PM Go to last post
  2. Wentzville, MO: Council may discuss BSL repeal, Feb 8

    Wentzville, MO has another Board of Alderman meeting on Feb*8 at 6:30 PM.*We were previously told that the BSL repeal would be introduced at this...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 02-05-2012 10:52 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 20
    02-05-2012, 10:52 AM Go to last post
  3. Florida HB 997 / SB 1322 on committee agendas, Feb 7

    FL HB 997 / SB 1322 will each*be heard by their respective committees on Feb 7. These bills will repeal Miami-Dade’s breed ban. SB 1322 Florida...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 02-03-2012 04:51 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 31
    02-03-2012, 04:51 PM Go to last post
  4. Terrell County, GA: Commissioners pass BSL

    Terrell County commissioners voted to approve BSL; “pit bulls” are now considered “potentially dangerous” dogs. Owners of potentially dangerous...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 02-02-2012 11:20 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 34
    02-02-2012, 11:20 AM Go to last post
  5. Ohio HB 14 passes Senate

    Ohio HB 14 has passed the Senate! Because the bill was amended in the Senate committee,*HB 14*now goes back to the House (or a conference committee)...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-31-2012 08:00 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 69
    01-31-2012, 08:00 PM Go to last post
  6. Florida HB 997 / SB 1322 passes initial subcommittees

    This week, Florida House Bill 997 and companion*Senate Bill 1322 were approved by their initial subcommittees. These bills would repeal Miami-Dade’s...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-31-2012 05:50 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 69
    01-31-2012, 06:45 PM Go to last post
  7. Ventura County, CA: Breed-specific MSN proposal approved by commission

    The Ventura County Animal Regulation Commission has unanimously voted in support of mandatory spay/neuter for all*”pit bulls.” The commission, made...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-29-2012 02:28 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 58
    01-29-2012, 02:28 AM Go to last post
  8. Terrell County, GA reminder: Board will consider breed ban, Feb 1

    Residents and locals are encouraged to attend the next Terrell County Board of Commissioners meeting on February 1 at 8:30 AM*to voice their...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-29-2012 02:07 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 40
    01-29-2012, 02:07 AM Go to last post
  9. Ventura County, CA: Breed-specific MSN proposal approved by commission

    The Ventura County Animal Regulation Commission has unanimously voted in support of mandatory spay/neuter for all*”pit bulls.” The commission, made...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-29-2012 02:07 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 40
    01-29-2012, 02:07 AM Go to last post
  10. Florida HB 997 / SB 1322 on committee agenda, Jan 31

    Florida House Bill 997 will be heard by the Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee on January 31 at 3:30 PM in Reed Hall (Room 102 House Office...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-29-2012 12:00 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 75
    01-29-2012, 12:00 AM Go to last post
  11. Wentzville, MO update: Proposed ordinance would repeal BSL

    Wentzville, MO, has finally*made public a draft of the*proposed dog ordinance. You can read the draft here. It is breed-neutral and, if passed, would...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-26-2012 10:50 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 49
    01-26-2012, 10:50 AM Go to last post
  12. Fond du Lac, WI update: Breed ban proposal dropped

    The public stood up and said “no” to BSL tonight in Fond du Lac.*City councilman Rob Vande Zande*dropped his proposed breed ban after overwhelming...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-26-2012 01:14 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 61
    01-26-2012, 01:14 AM Go to last post
  13. Wagmatcook, NS, Canada: Pit bull ban on agenda

    According to the news article, the call for a “pit bull” ban was prompted by a bite from a loose dog that had previously bitten another person....

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-25-2012 11:52 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 58
    01-25-2012, 11:52 AM Go to last post
  14. Trail, BC, Canada: Advocates want to repeal BSL

    Please respectfully encourage Trail city officials to repeal their long-standing BSL in favor of an*effective breed-neutral ordinance. Trail City...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-25-2012 09:50 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 40
    01-25-2012, 09:50 AM Go to last post
  15. Thank you Mark Buerhle; possible repeal of Miami-Dade County Pit Bull ban

    http://www.dogheirs.com/larne/posts/430-miami-dade-may-have-pit-bull-ban-lifted

    Started by ruby55‎, 01-24-2012 11:11 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    01-24-2012, 11:11 PM Go to last post
  16. Lima, OH: Council resolution opposes state-level repeal of BSL

    The Lima, OH, city dog ordinance defines “pit bulls” as vicious dogs, using the same language that Ohio state law currently uses. Ohio HB 14, which...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-24-2012 11:01 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 64
    01-24-2012, 11:01 AM Go to last post
  17. Ventura County, CA: Breed-specific MSN proposal to be discussed, Jan 26

    Back in August 2011, Ventura County Animal Services director Monica Nolan said she would introduce an ordinance to mandate spay/neuter for all “pit...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-23-2012 11:13 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 68
    01-23-2012, 11:13 PM Go to last post
  18. Wentzville, MO reminder: BSL repeal to be discussed, Jan 25

    Residents and locals of Wentzville, MO, have been asking city aldermen to repeal BSL. However, some residents oppose the repeal, and city aldermen...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-22-2012 11:00 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 66
    01-22-2012, 11:00 PM Go to last post
  19. Ohio HB 14 still on Senate Calendar

    Ohio HB 14 is on the Senate rules and reference calendar*for this week. We are hopeful that the Senate will discuss and vote on HB 14 during one of...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-22-2012 11:50 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 56
    01-22-2012, 11:50 AM Go to last post
  20. Fond du Lac, WI: Councilman to propose breed ban, Jan 25

    City councilman Rob Vande Zande*will propose a breed ban at the next city council meeting: Jan 25, 7:00 PM, Legislative Chambers, 160 South Macy...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-22-2012 11:40 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 28
    01-22-2012, 11:40 AM Go to last post
  21. Ohio HB 14 still on Senate Calendar

    Ohio HB 14 is on the Senate rules and reference calendar*for this week. We are hopeful that the Senate will discuss and vote on HB 14 during one of...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-22-2012 11:40 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 15
    01-22-2012, 11:40 AM Go to last post
  22. Fond du Lac, WI: Whispers of BSL

    Fond du Lac Humane Society has advised that city councilman Rob Vande Zande may intend to propose a breed ban or BSL at the next city council...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-20-2012 08:30 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 109
    01-20-2012, 08:30 PM Go to last post
  23. Chicago, IL update: City resolves to look at dog laws without BSL

    Whatever the city of Chicago decides to do*to strengthen their dog ordinance,*the new measures*will not be breed-specific, says the*city’s...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-19-2012 12:00 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 76
    01-19-2012, 12:00 PM Go to last post
  24. Slater, MO update: City to hold another public hearing (possible BSL)

    No date has been set for the next public hearing on the city’s proposed animal ordinance revisions. This week’s public hearing featured an excellent...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-19-2012 09:52 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 44
    01-19-2012, 09:52 AM Go to last post
  25. Wentzville, MO: BSL repeal no easy task

    Residents and locals of Wentzville, MO, have been asking city council to repeal BSL. However, some residents are also*getting together to oppose the...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-18-2012 10:30 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 75
    01-18-2012, 10:30 AM Go to last post
  26. Lake Saint Louis, MO update: Proposed animal ordinance no longer enables breed discri

    The Lake Saint Louis city clerk sent me a copy of the new Bill 3213, which will replace the city’s current animal ordinance. We had concerns about...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-17-2012 12:40 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 72
    01-17-2012, 12:40 PM Go to last post
  27. Village of Amsterdam, OH: BSL passed

    Ohio currently defines “pit bulls” as “vicious dogs.” Amsterdam appears to have written this definition into their own ordinance. Therefore, even if...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-17-2012 10:40 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 92
    01-17-2012, 10:40 AM Go to last post
  28. New Mexico update: Governor will not “call” BSL proposal

    Several sources, including a news report, have now confirmed that New Mexico Senator Sue Beffort’s proposal to restrict ownership of “pit bulls” will...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-16-2012 12:11 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 105
    01-16-2012, 12:11 PM Go to last post
  29. Fitzgerald, GA: Citizens petition against recently passed BSL

    Support the efforts of these residents to oppose Fitzgerald’s discriminatory ordinance by writing to city officials and respectfully encouraging them...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-16-2012 10:11 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 54
    01-16-2012, 10:11 AM Go to last post
  30. Lake Saint Louis, MO: Council to discuss dog ordinance revisions, Jan 17

    Lake Saint Louis, MO, city council will take up revisions to its vicious animal ordinance during the Jan 17 council meeting at*7:00 PM. We have...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-15-2012 01:40 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 60
    01-15-2012, 01:40 PM Go to last post
  31. Slater, MO reminder: Public meeting on animal ordinance, Jan 16 (possible BSL)

    Slater is considering major revisions to its animal ordinance. One of the suggested revisions could declare certain breeds to be automatically...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-15-2012 01:30 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 52
    01-15-2012, 01:30 PM Go to last post
  32. Lake Saint Louis, MO: Council to discuss dog ordinance revisions, Jan 17

    Lake Saint Louis, MO, city council will take up revisions to its vicious animal ordinance during the Jan 17 council meeting at*7:00 PM. We have...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-15-2012 01:30 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 54
    01-15-2012, 01:30 PM Go to last post
  33. Okolona, MS reminder: Council may discuss or vote on BSL, Jan 17

    Okolona, MS, is proposing breed-specific restrictions on “pit bulls.” The ordinance*may be discussed or voted on during the council recess meeting on...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-15-2012 01:22 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 47
    01-15-2012, 01:22 PM Go to last post
  34. Slater, MO reminder: Public meeting on animal ordinance, Jan 16 (possible BSL)

    Slater is considering major revisions to its animal ordinance. One of the suggested revisions could declare certain breeds to be automatically...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-15-2012 01:22 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 56
    01-15-2012, 01:22 PM Go to last post
  35. Ohio HB 14 on Senate Calendar for Jan 18

    Ohio HB 14 is on the Senate rules and reference calendar for Jan 18. We are hopeful that the Senate will discuss and vote on HB 14 during this week’s...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-15-2012 01:15 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 34
    01-15-2012, 01:15 PM Go to last post
  36. Okolona, MS reminder: Council may discuss or vote on BSL, Jan 17

    Okolona, MS, is proposing breed-specific restrictions on “pit bulls.” The ordinance*may be discussed or voted on during the council recess meeting on...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-15-2012 01:15 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 52
    01-15-2012, 01:15 PM Go to last post
  37. Chicago, IL reminder: Council meeting, Jan 18 (possible BSL)

    Chicago Alderman Bob Fioretti has said that he intends to introduce a resolution at the Jan 18 city council meeting, to explore ways to make pet...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-15-2012 11:12 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 55
    01-15-2012, 11:12 AM Go to last post
  38. Dawson, GA: BSL passed

    Pit Bull ordinance passed in Dawson Posted: Jan 13, 2012 12:29 AM CST By Sharinda Williams Dawson,GA – The Dawson City Council amended the city’s...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-13-2012 09:16 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 91
    01-13-2012, 09:16 AM Go to last post
  39. Update on Donnellson, IA proposed breed ban

    Donnellson already has BSL (not a ban) for owners of “pit bulls” and Rottweilers. There had been some discussion, mostly in the news media, over the...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-12-2012 12:22 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 67
    01-12-2012, 12:22 PM Go to last post
  40. Buffalo, MO: Resident asks aldermen for breed ban

    A resident has asked Buffalo city aldermen for a ban on “pit bulls.” This article describes the incidents that sparked the resident’s request; it...

    Started by StopBSL‎, 01-12-2012 10:20 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 76
    01-12-2012, 10:20 AM Go to last post

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