HB 1662 – No More Puppy and Kitten Mills Act of 2018 has passed the Maryland General Assembly. Let Governor Hogan know that we want to be the second state
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HB 1662 – No More Puppy and Kitten Mills Act of 2018 has passed the Maryland General Assembly. Let Governor Hogan know that we want to be the second state
Continue readingImportant and Time Sensitive: The Puppy Mills Bill – HB 1662 got a favorable report in the Senate Finance Committee and is up for a vote in the full Senate
Continue readingTime is running out to make your voice heard! We are close to making Maryland the second state in the country to take this strong stance against Puppy Mills. The Maryland Legislative session ends on
Continue readingLet’s put an end to the flow of dogs and cats from Puppy Mills into Maryland! Join us at the Senate Finance Committee Hearing for HB 1662 on Thursday, March
Continue readingLet’s put an end to the flow of dogs and cats from Puppy Mills into Maryland! Maryland families should not worry that their pets may be physically unhealthy or emotionally
Continue readingSB 817/HB 1338: This bill would open public parks and lands in all Maryland counties in order to expand hunting on Sundays. This shift in public policy on Sunday Hunting and
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Continue readingCalling all Maryland animal advocates! Humane Lobby Day is Wednesday, February 14th. Registration is open. This is your chance to meet with your legislators about bills that will impact animals in
Continue readingWay to go, Baltimore City! Animal advocates in Maryland will be working during the 2018 Legislative Session on a statewide bill to require that dogs and cats sold at pet
Continue readingMaryland Votes for Animals 2018 Legislative Preview Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 14th for Humane Lobby Day! Stay tuned for details. #humane2018 Ban on Sourcing Dogs and Cats from Puppy
Continue readingNew York State has become the first state to ban elephants in its circus acts beginning in January 2019. The treatment of elephants in circuses has come under scrutiny and
Continue readingBeltway Barks 2017: Delegate Ben Kramer with George, a former research beagle and now beloved family member, highlight the Humane Adoption of Companion Animals in Research Bill that will be
Continue readingThe 438th session of The General Assembly will convene in Annapolis, Maryland January 10 to April 9, 2018
Continue readingY – Yay N- Nay NV- Not Voting — Absent Bill Key: Bill: HB 216– Emergency Veterinary Care – Immunity From Liability Bill: HB 941– Animal Abuse Emergency Compensation Fund
Continue readingY – Yay N- Nay NV- Not Voting — Absent Bill Key: Bill: SB 269–Emergency Veterinary Care – Immunity From Liability Bill: SB 631– Animal Abuse Emergency Compensation Fund Bill: SB
Continue readingSuccesses 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
Continue reading2017 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
Continue readingA Terrific Session for Animals in Maryland!! Here are the bills that passed in 2016 and will be making their way onto Governor Hogan’s desk: Dog Fighting Implements SB 283
Continue readingThe 2015 Session of the Maryland General Assembly adjourned at midnight on April 13th, and will reconvene on January 13, 2016. While the legislature failed to pass any animal protection
Continue readingHow do your Legislators stack up? MVFA, together with HSLF, has compiled Humane Scorecards for the last 2 election cycles, 2007-2010 and 2011-2014. When combined with the MVFA Voter Guide to
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