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Deputy Legislative Director
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Breed Specific Legislation is Like Racial Profiling
BSL punishes dogs for being a certain breed rather than their deeds.
It is designed to place restrictions on owning specific breeds of dogs.
The most common kind of breed specific legislation completely bans all
dogs of a certain breed. This means that all dogs of the banned
breed must be removed from the area or euthanized.
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End Dog Breed Discrimination by Insurers--Support SB 1279
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Dear Illinois Advocates,
Senator Don Harmon has introduced ASPCA-supported Senate Bill
1279,
which will prohibit discrimination against insurance applicants
based
solely on their breed of dog. We feel that all dogs are
individuals,
and we hope that you agree. Responsible guardianship, early
training
and socialization--not just breed--are the factors that should
be
considered when assessing a dog's level of aggression.
Read ASPCA site
What You Can Do
We may need your testimony! Has your insurance company refused
to
provide you with homeowners' insurance, or canceled/refused to
renew
your insurance just because of the breed of the dog you own?
If so, please contact the ASPCA, not your legislator, directly,
and
tell us about your experience by taking our
fast and easy web survey.
We would like to know basic details, such as:
- Your dog's breed and age.
- The type of insurance you sought for your home.
- A brief synopsis and the date(s) of the incident.
If this does not apply to you, but you know someone who has had
this
experience, please direct them to our survey.
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