Spay-Neuter Bill Reintroduced in California
SB 250 requires that dogs and cats be altered unless owner obtains special license. (2/25/09)
California Spay-Neuter Bill in Limbo
Responsible Pet Ownership Act, AB1634, could be brought up for another vote. (08/23/08)
Dogs, Cats Face Sterilization Under ‘3 Strikes’ Bill
Controversial pet legislation in California passes another hurdle by narrow vote. (6/26/08)
Round Two for California Pet Spay-Neuter Bill
Hearing Wednesday at State Capitol is expected to draw supporters, foes of legislation. (6/25/08)
California Won’t Mandate Pet Sterilization
Amended Assembly Bill 1634 would stiffen penalties for unaltered pets instead. (6/20/08)
California Abandons Spay-Neuter Bill (AB 1634)
Continued debate on the proposed mandatory spay-neuter bill proved too much for it to survive in California’s state Senate. (7/11/07)
Committee to Hear Amended AB1634 – the Spay-Neuter Bill
Opponents still concerned about government intrusion into pet health decisions. (7/11/07)
California Senate Committee Will Hear Spay-Neuter Bill
Hearing dates have been set for a committee to consider a spay-neuter bill as well as additional regulations for pet stores. (6/27/07)
AKC Opposes AB 1634, California’s Spay-Neuter Bill
Dog registry could pull national championship from state if AB 1634 becomes law. (6/16/07)
California Assembly Passes Spay-Neuter Bill
Spay-neuter legislation would make sterilization mandatory for all California pets more than four months old. (6/9/07)
California Mandatory Spay-Neuter Bill Advances
If enacted, most dogs and cats more than four months old would have to be spayed or neutered. (5/25/07)
California Dog Spay-Neuter Bill Moves Forward
If passed, the spay-neuter bill would make surgery mandatory for most dogs and cats. (4/27/07)
California Dog Spay-Neuter Bill on Hold
Proposed dog spay-neuter legislation sent back to the drawing board. (4/18/07)