The mission of Maryland Votes for Animals, Inc. is to create and support humane legislation, to engage animal advocates, and to work with legislators to promote animal welfare in Maryland.
Founded in 2009, Maryland Votes for Animals, Inc. has been successfully advocating for Maryland’s animals. We are proud to have worked with a dedicated team of Maryland’s animal organizations, advocates, and legislators to pass – or oppose – important legislation affecting Maryland’s animals.
Featured Articles:
Action Alert: Real Property – Residential Rental Property – Pet Policy Disclosure (Pet Policy Transparency Act) – SB 896 / HB 1152
SUPPORT: The Pet Policy Transparency Act! This bill would require the landlord of a residential rental property to provide the property’s pet policy on the property’s website, in digital advertisements, ...
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Don’t let the cockfighting industry find a home in Maryland!
SB 375/HB 513 protects our communities from the adverse effects of cockfighting and Avian Flu by prohibiting a person who keeps roosters that are maintained individually and kept movement-constrained through ...
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Maryland Votes for Animals 2025 Humane Agenda
The Maryland General Assembly convened on January 8, 2025. Our legislators and Governor Moore have been very supportive of legislation to improve the lives of animals in Maryland. Maryland Votes ...
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Maryland Becomes the 10th State to Ban Wild Animals from Traveling Acts and Circuses!
Thanks to Governor Wes Moore for signing SB 547/ HB 379 into law. We are grateful to our bill sponsors Senator Sarah Elfreth and Delegate Sara Love for making Maryland ...
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