House Committee Holds Hearing on Puppy Mill Bill
By Network Indiana
3/24/2009

A recent piece of state legislation tagged the “Puppy Mill Bill” takes aim at animal cruelty and commercial dog breeders by increasing standards for animal care, along with penalties for violating those standards.

The measure passed the House in February and is awaiting a hearing in the Senate.

The House Judiciary Commitee held a hearing on Tuesday morning that discussed a slightly-revised version that is included in an Animal Cruelty bill which has already passed the Senate.

Supporters of the bill say this type of legislation that addresses commercial breeding is long overdue. Opponents say the language of the bill is confusing and unfairly restricts hobby breeding.

The bill requires commercial dog breeders to register with the State Board of Animal Health, establishes standards for premises where dogs are kept and the conditions in which they are kept.

Appearing on WIBC’s Steve Simpson show Monday, State Representative Linda Lawson (D-Hammond) says it also requires pet dealers to keep certain records.

The bill makes abandoning or neglecting an animal a class a misdemeanor and a Class D felony if the person was convicted of any priors.

The American Kennel Club (AKC) opposes the legislation.

Committee Hearing on "Puppy Mill Bill"
The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the "Puppy Mill Bill" on March 24, 2009.  (WIBC.com photo: Eric Berman)

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