BSL
BREED SPECIFIC LEGISLATION
MFAPBTA/PBBP is opposed to any law that seeks to target, restrict or ban specific breeds. Breed-specific laws (BSL) fail because they do not take into consideration the reality that any dog, regardless of its physical characteristics, must be raised, trained and socialized properly to become a good pet and canine good citizen. We believe you should punish the deed,not the breed.
Officers from MFAPBTA/PBPP take this threat to our breed very seriously thus we as an organization actively partake in BSL seminars, workshops and government hearings. We are ready to take a stand and fight for our rights to own this breed.
We invite the public to do the same and to please join us in this battle to protect our breed from extinction
Our Organization envisions a future where all Pit Bulls are recognized as cherished family pets and companions. Where an owner can unabashfully say that they are indeed proud to be a Pit Bull owner and not live in fear of Breed Specific Legislation or face owner discrimination.MFAPBTA/ PBPP feels that by leading by example and by being a responsible educated owner that we can and are making a positive impact on today's society in regards to the breed
ADRESSING THE REAL ISSUE:
Crime, Poverty, Ignorance, Animal Abuse, and Mans Lust for Greed and Violence is far too daunting of a task for most people and so we blame the dogs for OUR societal ills.
karen Delise What man doesn’t understand man fears,
and what man fears,
man destroys
If you think only pit bull owners need to be concerned about breed specific legislation ("BSL"),
then the following list should shake your sense of security :
American Pit Bull Terrier | American Staffordshire Terrier | Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
Akita | Doberman Pinscher | Scottish Deerhound |
Belgian Malamois | Cane Corso | Fila Brasileiro |
Great Dane | Bull Mastiff | St. Bernard |
Dogo Argentino | Boxer | Shar Pai |
Alaskan Malamute | Siberian Husky | American Bulldog |
Presa Canario | German Shephard | Rottweiler |
Chow Chow | Rhodesian Ridgeback | Dogue de Bordeaux |
Tosu Inu | Irish Wolf Hound | English Mastiff |
Mastiff | Great Pyrenees | Wolf Hybrids |
Please oppose breed specific legislation in Florida Take Action!
FLORIDA BSL 2010 HAS BEEN DEFEATED
05/02/09 SENATE Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
in Committee on Community Affairs
Thank you to all that helped in the defeat of this bill and being such strong breed advocates.
Even though this did not pass this year we must not kid ourselves that this is over as I am sure next year this issue will raise its ugly head again and again we must be prepared to stand up and be heard.!!!
Senate 0372: Relating to Damage by Dogs [EPSC]  |
S372 GENERAL BILL by Bennett
Damage by Dogs [EPSC]; Expresses the legislative intent to revise laws
relating to damage by dogs. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law.
12/15/08 SENATE Filed
01/15/09 SENATE Referred to Community Affairs; Agriculture; Transportation
and Economic Development Appropriations; Rules
03/03/09 SENATE Introduced, referred to Community Affairs; Agriculture;
Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations; Rules
-SJ 00026
05/02/09 SENATE Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died
in Committee on Community Affairs
In addition to the above Bill History information, the Division of Legislative
Information publishes a brief Bill Summary (PDF) for the Senate bill AS ORIGINALLY FILED.
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March 2, 2010
Important alert: SB 1276, the bill that seeks to remove the ban against BSL in Florida, will be given a hearing on March 4, 2010 at 1 PM in the Senate Community Affairs Committee. Try to attend this hearing and if you can not, it is imperative that you contact your senator and committee members to share your opposition to this bill. As you know, BSL has never been successful anywhere in the US, and actually slows progress in the fight to eliminate dangerous dogs and prevent harm to people and animals from irresponsibly owned dogs. Please share your expertise with lawmakers and offer to help them write an effective dangerous dog law that punishes irresponsible dog owners, not innocent dogs that happen to be of a specific breed.
It's time to fight BSL once again. The Florida Legislature is in session and we are seeing a few of the bad ideas that failed in past sessions. One such idea reappears this session as HB 543 and SB 1276. These identical House and Senate bills seek to eliminate language in Florida statute (Chapter 767.14) that prohibits a dog from being declared dangerous based on its breed.
This effort was derailed last year after an outpouring of opposition from concerned dog enthusiasts and experts. Unfortunately, we must once again make our voices heard on this important issue and encourage lawmakers to reject any law that would allow discrimination against certain breeds.
Mid Florida APBTA is opposed to any law that seeks to target, restrict or ban specific breeds. Breed-specific laws (BSL) fail because they do not take into consideration the reality that any dog, regardless of its physical characteristics, must be raised, trained and socialized properly to become a good pet and canine good citizen. Instead of passing laws that punish well-behaved dogs based simply on their breed, we believe that laws should punish irresponsible dog owners based on the misdeeds of their dogs. .
Efforts to reduce dog bites fail because citizens, lawmakers, and humane groups tend to emphasize laws and policies that restrict dog ownership rather than ones that penalize irresponsible dog ownership or reward responsible dog owners. As a result, responsible dog owners can get trapped in the system along with those who are careless or negligent about training or confining their pets, and communities get no relief from problem dogs.
Find your legislator here http://capwiz.com/naiatrust/dbq/officials/ and then call or write. If your senator is on the committee below, it is doubly important for you to call today.
Committee on Community Affairs
Michael Bennett, Chair (850) 487-5078 (850) 487-5078
Gary Siplin, Vice Chair (850) 487-5190 (850) 487-5190
Thad Altman (850) 487-5053 (850) 487-5053
Ted Deutch (850) 487-5091 (850) 487-5091
Rudy Garcia (850) 487-5106 (850) 487-5106
Andy Gardiner (850) 487-5047 (850) 487-5047
Tony Hill (Bill author) 850) 487-5024 (850) 487-5024
Jeremy Ring 850) 487-5094 (850) 487-5094
Rhonda Storms (850) 487-5072 (850) 487-5072
John Thrasher (850) 487-5030 (850) 487-5030
Stephen Wise (850) 487-5027 (850) 487-5027
We also encourage you to send a copy of your message to Florida Senator Tony HiIll to remind him that there is still a strong tide of opposition to this concept coming from people in communities across the state:
Senator Tony Hill
Tallahassee Office
213 Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5024
Senate VOIP: 5024
Our Florida State Registration Number is CH26313
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE (1-800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE