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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Category: Current Session
No family should have to choose between their pets and a home.
SUPPORT: Housing and Community Development – Pets in Housing Developments – HB 1179 This bill would prohibit an owner or agent of an owner of a housing development that on
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Let’s Protect Maryland’s Animals Used in Laboratory Research!!
Let’s Protect Maryland’s Animals Used in Laboratory Research!! SUPPORT: Testing Facilities That Use Animals- Licensing and Regulation – SB 761. This bill would establish comprehensive guidelines and oversight to protect
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Let’s make our roads safer for wildlife and motorists!
SUPPORT: Wildlife Protections and Highway Crossings SB 902/ HB 1129 This bill requires the Department of Natural Resources, in collaboration with the State Highway Administration, to identify and prioritize certain
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Let’s Protect Wild Animals from Being Exploited for Entertainment!
SUPPORT: Wildlife- Traveling Animals Acts- Prohibition – SB 547/HB 379! The leaders in the circus industry have changed their models and eliminated the use of wild animals in their performances.
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Let’s Strengthen Maryland’s Spay/Neuter Fund!
SUPPORT: Department of Agriculture Spay/Neuter Fund – SB 641/HB 85! This bill would establish a process through which a person may make a voluntary contribution to the Fund. In addition
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Let’s End the Cruel Confinement of Egg-Laying Hens in Maryland!
Most hens in the egg industry are crammed into wire cages so small they can’t even spread their wings.
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Let’s End the Cruel Confinement of Egg-Laying Hens in Maryland!
This bill would prohibit the cruel confinement of egg-laying hens in battery cages, typically the size of a standard iPad, where a hen is unable to spread its wings.
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Let’s Ensure that Maryland’s Spay/Neuter Fund Keeps Up with Inflation!
The first of its kind in the nation, the Maryland Spay/Neuter Fund has a been hugely successful program. As of June 30, 2022, the program has funded 216 projects that provided 95,558 spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats of low-income families and community cat programs.
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We Must Protect Unsuspecting Animals, Pets, and People from Getting Seriously Injured by Dangerous Trapping Devices!
Every year, millions of animals in the United States suffer a cruel and painful death after being caught in traps.
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Let’s Take a Proactive Approach to Protect Black Bears and People!
This bill would allow the Black Bear Damage Reimbursement Fund to authorize grants from the Fund to be made for projects that reduce conflicts between black bears and humans.
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Our Wildlife Advisory Commission Needs to Have Some Members Who Represent Wildlife!
This bill would define the membership of Maryland’s Wildlife Advisory Commission to include biologists, conservationists, and recreational users as well as hunters to make balanced decisions regarding hunting, trapping, and fishing.
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We Need Protections for People and Pets Facing Eviction!
This bill creates a process that ensures pet owners are informed about their rights and responsibilities regarding their pets in the event of an eviction.
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The Maryland General Assembly Convenes on January 11, 2023
The 2023 Session convenes on January 11, 2023 with a new Governor, many new legislators, and some significant changes in legislative committees. After last year’s successful session where we passed
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Gimme Five! Five Animal Bills Pass The Maryland General Assembly in 2022
Five Animal Bills Pass the Maryland General Assembly in 2022 Thanks to YOU, our dedicated team of advocates, organizations, and legislators, 2022 was a HISTORIC year for animals in Maryland!
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The Maryland General Assembly Session Opens on January 12, 2022
The 2022 Legislative Session will be a hybrid. Unlike last year’s totally virtual format, buildings will be open to the public, with virtual committee hearings in the House for the
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Our 2021 Unfinished Agenda for Animals – Maryland Matters
Opinion: There’s Unfinished Business on Animal Welfare Legislation
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Animal Bills May Stall as Maryland General Assembly Ends Early
Animal legislation has been getting strong support in 2020 from Maryland’s lawmakers. However, even after passing in their respective chambers, most of these bills will not have time to cross
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Maryland General Assembly Session Convenes on January 8, 2020
Maryland Votes for Animals 2020 Legislative Preview The 2020 Session opens with new leadership in the House under Speaker Adrienne Jones and the Senate under President Bill Ferguson. With changes
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Maryland Votes for Animals 2019 Legislative Wrap-Up
2019: Another Year of Progress for Maryland’s Animals! With a historic number of new members in the 2019 Maryland General Assembly, we were faced with a challenge. We had 90
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