DOG BREED DISCRIMINATION                                                                        S.B. 741:

                                                                                  SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL

                                                                                                         IN COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 741 (as introduced 1-10-18)

Sponsor:  Senator Dave Robertson

Committee:  Judiciary

Date Completed:  2-15-18

CONTENT

The bill would enact a new statute to prohibit a local unit of government from enacting or enforcing an ordinance, policy, resolution, or rule that regulated a dog based on breed or perceived breed. The bill would not prohibit a local unit of government from enacting an ordinance, policy, resolution, or rule that placed restrictions or imposed additional requirements on dogs or dog owners.

"Local unit of government" would mean a county, city, village, or township.

The bill would take effect 90 days after its enactment.

                                                                                    Legislative Analyst:  Jeff Mann

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

                                                                                       Fiscal Analyst:  Ryan Bergan

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.