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:
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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Elephant’s Brief Escape from Circus in Montana Underscores the Urgency to End Animal Acts
Maryland Votes For Animals, Inc. thanks sponsors Senator Sarah Elfreth and Delegate Sara Love for making Maryland the 10th state to pass legislation prohibiting elephants, big cats, bears, and non-human ...
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2024 End-of-Session Report
The tragedy of the Frances Scott Key Bridge collapse understandably dominated the last weeks of the 2024 Session. Thanks to a dedicated team of citizens, advocates, organizations, and legislators, we ...
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Don’t Let the Cockfighting Industry Find a Home in Our State!
SUPPORT: Agriculture- Roosters – Restrictions – SB 1055/HB 1030. Cockfighting is a horrific crime where roosters are bred for aggression and placed in a pit to fight each other to ...
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