2026 Regular Session
HB1551
Department of Agriculture - Regulation of Dog Breeders
Establishing the Dog Breeder Accountability Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund; requiring, on or before July 1, beginning in 2028, a dog breeder to register annually with the Department of Agriculture and, at the time of registration, pay an annual registration fee of $150; requiring, beginning on July 1, 2029, and within 30 days after the birth of a litter, a dog breeder to apply to the Department for a puppy birth certificate for each puppy born in the litter; etc.
Legislative progress
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Committee referrals
February 13, 2026 · House
Economic Matters
Instrument history
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House Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
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House First Reading Economic Matters