Overview

• Goa's cabinet approved the Animal Breeding, Domestication Regulation and Compensation Bill 2025 on July 9.
• The legislation prohibits import, sale and breeding of Rottweilers, Pitbulls and Bulldogs to curb aggressive dog-related incidents.
• Lawmakers are set to debate the bill in the monsoon assembly session from July 21 to August 8.
• Existing owners of the targeted breeds must sterilise and register their pets with the Department of Animal Husbandry or face penalties.
• Health Ministry figures show dog bite cases in Goa rose from 8,057 in 2022 to 17,236 in 2024, fueling the push for stricter controls.