New York AB2054

New York AB2054

UPDATE 3/31/21: A companion bill (bill with the same text in the alternate house), SB6047, has been introduced. Assembly Bill 2054 was introduced on 1/14/21 and referred to the Committee on Environmental Conservation. Synopsis: Prohibits certain wildlife and fish from...

Federal Bill: Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2021

UPDATE 1/25/21: Senate Bill 37, the Senate version of Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2021, was reintroduced and referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Also, the House version was assigned a number, HR151. UPDATE 1/4/21: After being introduced last...

Newsletter 12/15/20: Florida, Michigan, and Croc Conservation!

ALERT: Florida FWC Commission Meeting The next FWC Commission meeting is December 16-17. This is a virtual (online) meeting and while not in-person, it is still a live, public meeting. On Thursday, Dec. 17th, two agenda items are significant to herpetoculturists. You...
ACTION ALERT: Michigan HB6455

ACTION ALERT: Michigan HB6455

UPDATE: This bill died but it may return next session. Please be sure you are signed up for email alerts for updates. A “dangerous reptile” bill was introduced on December 1, 2020. House Bill 6455 (HB6455) is sponsored by Representative Jim Ellison and was referred to...
New York AB2054

ALERT: New York

Assembly Bill 11144 was introduced on November 6, 2020. The bill amends New York’s Environmental Conservation Law. It seeks to prohibit certain wildlife and fish from being imported into the state and also creates new regulations regarding the operation of live...
Alabama Economic Impact Survey

Alabama Economic Impact Survey

It only takes five minutes! If you have a herpetoculture-related business or interest in Alabama, or outside the state but do business in Alabama, we want to hear from you! The deadline to complete this survey is Monday, November 16. Capital Trade, Inc. is drafting an...