This ag-gag bill will punish employees who expose food safety, animal cruelty, and other illegal activity on factory farms. Rather than making reforms and cracking down on bad actors, the NC Poultry Federation and the NC Chamber of Commerce are trying to pass ag-gag to cover up illegal and unethical behavior.

The "Puppy Mill Bill".Provides standards for dogs living in commercial breeding facilities.

Override of Gov. Pat McCrory's veto of a bill that would allow businesses to sue employees who secretly record animal abuse or other illegal activity.

Prohibit PRIVATE ownership of big cats, bears, wolves and primates.

Provides modest standards for commercial dog breeders, including veterinary care, parasite prevention, safe housing and exercise.

This ag-gag bill will punish employees who expose food safety, animal cruelty, and other illegal activity on factory farms. Rather than making reforms and cracking down on bad actors, the NC Poultry Federation and the NC Chamber of Commerce are trying to pass ag-gag to cover up illegal and unethical behavior.

Exempt opossums from state anti-cruelty laws from Dec. 29th to Jan. 2 nd to allow the “Opossum Drop” to move forward. In an effort to hold one event, all opossums in NC will be unprotected for those days, allowing anyone to commit a cruel act against these animals without fear of prosecution.

The "Puppy Mill Bill".Provides standards for dogs living in commercial breeding facilities.

Allowed Brasstown, NC to capture a live Opossum, and drop it in a cage on new year's eve.

Budget Amendment with Commercial Dog Breeder Language

The main purpose of this bill is to improve regulations for animal shelters in North Carolina. But it also includes a provision that would allow an animal control officer, animal cruelty investigator or other emergency workers to break into your car if they think a pet locked inside is in danger. The bill requires them to try to find the owner first.