Prince George’s County Council voted Monday to repeal the county’s controversial ban on pit bull–type dogs.

The ban was enacted more than 20 years ago, deeming most pit bulls unadoptable and leading to many animals entering the county’s shelter to remain there for months without being able to go outside. Now, the council has lifted the ban, changing its code to focus on animal behavior rather than breed when determining how to care for dogs.

“Today marks a monumental step forward for our county,” Council Chair Edward Burroughs III said. “This legislation not only prevents the inhumane euthanasia of countless dogs who pose no threat but also makes our communities safer by strengthening protections against genuinely dangerous dogs.”

Animal welfare groups have applauded the change, inclu

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