HB 1481: Dog Breeding

GENERAL BILL by Weinberger, Porras

Dog Breeding; Establishes presumption that breeding female dog is being used for breeding purposes unless certain conditions are met; requires dog breeder certificate of registration & dog breeding facility certificate of inspection; provides criteria for DACS to enter into cooperative agreements to conduct certain inspections; authorizes DACS to create risk-based inspection frequency system; requires DACS to create database on its website which contains certain information on dog breeders, dog breeding facilities, & retail establishments that sell dogs; requires DACS to create whistleblower program; requires dog breeders to microchip certain dogs; provides specifications relating to microchipping requirements & retail establishments; provides civil penalties; provides for enforcement; authorizes civil & criminal penalties.

Current Bill Version Posted: 2/28/2025 01:38 PM

• Related Bills (5)

  Bill Number Subject Filed By Last Action and Location	Relationship Learn more about bill relationships
  H 1583 by Porras Fees/Dog Breeders Last Action: 5/3/2025 H Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration	Linked
  H 1585 by Porras Dog Breeding Trust Fund Last Action: 5/3/2025 H Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration	Linked
  S 1830 by Martin Dog Breeding Last Action: 5/3/2025 S Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration	Similar
  S 1832 by Martin Fees/Dog Breeders Last Action: 5/3/2025 S Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration	Compare
  S 1834 by Martin Dog Breeders Trust Fund/Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Last Action: 5/3/2025 S Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration	Compare

• Citations - Statute (9)

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  585.007	Violation of rules; violation of chapter.	Page 13 [pdf]
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• Bill History

  S = Senate, H = House

  2/28/2025	H	• Filed
  3/4/2025	H	• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
  3/5/2025	H	• Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee • Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Commerce Committee • Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
  5/3/2025	H	• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration