Successes Bill: HB 212/ SB 1038– Animal Cruelty Sentencing Conditions Sponsors: Delegate David Moon/ Senator William Smith Summary: Allows judges to order, as a condition of sentencing for aggravated animal
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2018 End-of-Session Report
Three’s a Charm – Big Wins for Maryland’s Animals Thanks to YOU, our dedicated team of advocates, organizations, and legislators, 2018 was a HISTORIC year for animals in Maryland! Three
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The following analysis of legislation by the Humane Society of the United States reveals some areas in which Maryland can improve to move up in these rankings. We can do
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Successes Bill: HB 216 /SB 269– Pets and First Responders Sponsors: Senator Susan Lee/ Delegate Clarence Lam Summary: Provides civil and criminal immunity for first responders providing aid to an animal
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Maryland General Assembly – Sine Done!!!
2017 was a great session for Maryland’s animals! Thanks to your hard work and advocacy, here are the bills that passed: Pets and First Responders– Gives First Responders civil immunity when
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