ALERT: Connecticut Animal Program Ban
UPDATE 3/10: The bill was held/tabled at today’s Committee meeting. UPDATE 3/9: With short notice, HB5123 should be having a Committee vote tomorrow (3/10). This is a Committee Meeting and not a Public...
View ArticleALERT: New Mexico Animal Program Ban
UPDATE 2/8: After a long debate and discussion, this bill was tabled again. It could return this session but hopefully, that is all for this year. Thank you to everyone who voiced opposition! Your...
View ArticleALERT: Oregon Animal Program Ban
UPDATE 4/4: Oregon had an April 4 deadline for bills to clear their first Committee. This bill failed to meet that deadline so it is now dead. Thank you to everyone who testified and opposed this bill!...
View ArticleALERT: Rhode Island Animal Program Ban
UPDATE: The Committee recommended that the bill be held for further study (i.e. it was tabled). UPDATE: This bill has a hearing on March 2 at 4:00 PM. Room 101 in the State House, 82 Smith St.,...
View ArticleALERT: Illinois Animal Program Ban
UPDATE 3/10: The bill was sent to the Rules Committee (Illinois Rule 19(a)). UPDATE 3/1: HB3695 has been placed on the hearing agendas on both March 7 and March 9. Now is the time to voice your...
View ArticleALERT: Texas snake and wild animal permit notifications
UPDATE 5/11/23: This bill failed to advance before the deadline. It is now dead for this session! Thank you to everyone who engaged in the process! UPDATE 4/14: This bill was heard again without notice...
View ArticleALERT: Houghton, MI
The Houghton City Council has proposed an animal ordinance covering many species, including chickens and bees. There is a rather vague definition for “exotic animal” (see below) that could lead to...
View ArticleALERT: Illinois turtle trap bill
Update 3/30: The bill was “postponed” at today’s hearing. The bill is likely dead but we will need to watch for other action on this issue. Thank you to everyone who opposed this bill! The formal...
View ArticleSuspension – All Commercial Trade in CITES species with Mexico
NOTICE TO THE WILDLIFE IMPORT/EXPORT COMMUNITY Subject: CITES Trade Suspension – All Commercial Trade in CITES species with Mexico Background: The Endangered Species Act prohibits trade in specimens...
View ArticleNew York: additional species ban
UPDATE 4/14/23: A hearing has just been scheduled for Monday, April 17 at 12:30. Location: Capitol Building room 123 CAP, State St. and, Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12224 Senate Bill 6211 makes some...
View ArticleALERT: Denison, Iowa
UPDATE 5/3/23: This proposal has been stopped! Thank you to everyone who opposed this horrible and overreaching ordinance! This was easily one of the worst bans we have seen introduced. Even though...
View ArticleALERT: Richmond, VA
UPDATE 7/24: The ordinance passed but was amended with changes such as a grandfathering clause and other provisions pushed by stakeholders, including USARK. UPDATE 5/23: This is the grandfathering...
View ArticleFWC Comment Deadline!
Shared from USARK Florida: We encourage every Florida animal owner to email the Commissioners regarding the “whitelist” proposal that will be heard during the May 11 Commission meeting. Comments must...
View ArticleALERT: Tennessee Regulation Changes
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is amending Rule 1660-01-18 which covers animals kept under human care. The biggest concern is the requirement to tattoo or microchip any Class II animal...
View ArticleALERT: Lacey Act Amendments
UPDATE: Luna’s HR4922 has 5 cosponsors: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19], Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22], Rep. Carl, Jerry L. [R-AL-1], Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] UPDATE...
View ArticleLacey Act Amendments FAQ 2023
This is a compilation of questions and incorrect statements from social media and emails. Our original alert will always be maintained/updated at https://usark.org/23lacey/ Updates will be made to this...
View ArticleALERT: Austin, TX Animal Program Ban
UPDATE 7/11/23: The Austin Animal Advisory Commission has made several changes to the proposal, including an exemption for an “owner of a household pet who derives less than the majority of their...
View ArticleALERT: Ann Arbor, Michigan Animal Sales Ban
UPDATE 6/20/23: The ordinance passed. Only two people spoke in opposition (USARK and one local pet owner) while several spoke in support including four people from a single animal rights group. One...
View ArticleAPHIS Nonnative Herp Environmental Assessment Comment Period
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has posted the below. We will have more details soon: NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY – Florida: Wildlife Services...
View ArticleESA Modernization Bills
Endangered Species Act Modernization Bills The Saving America’s Vulnerable Endangered Species Act, or SAVES Act, has been re-introduced this session in both the Senate and House. S771 and HR1558 would...
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