Wednesday, January 16, 2008

BSL Alerts!!

The Good:

State of Ohio - HB366 was introduced to REMOVE the breed specific language from the State law.


The Bad:

State of Florida – HB 101 has been introduced to the House. This bill would repeal the current State law prohibiting any new BSL in Florida

State of Minnesota – There are a couple of Representatives that have indicated they will introduce a bill to ban pit bulls, rotties and chow chose to start.

Washington DC - Bill 17-89 would authorize the District Mayor to label any breed of dog as potentially dangerous.


And the UGLY:

State of Tennessee – SB2738 has been introduced by Senator Kilby. This bill would make it illegal (a misdemeanor) to own a pit bull in the State. Pit Bull defined as SBT, AST, ABD, APBT or any 50% mix. http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/bills/currentga/BILL/SB2738.pdf