Legislative Initiatives - Maryland Votes for Animals, Inc.

April 14, 2022 Lisa Radov

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!

January 16, 2022 Maryland Votes for Animals

Protect unattended dogs left outside in extreme weather and heat!!

SB 44/HB 16 requires that dogs left unattended in extreme weather and heat have shelter that meets some clear, minimal standards.

December 13, 2021 Lisa Radov

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

March 3, 2021 Maryland Votes for Animals

Snare Traps Pose a Danger to People and Wildlife!

Snare Traps are cruel metal trapping devices that use wire to immobilize the leg or neck of an animal. When a Snare Trap burrows its sharp metal wire deeply into

December 16, 2020 Lisa Radov

Maryland General Assembly Convenes Facing COVID Challenges on January 13, 2021

Maryland Votes for Animals 2021 Legislative Preview The Maryland General Assembly continues to face challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Maryland Constitution requires that the legislators be present in

March 15, 2020 Lisa Radov

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

December 8, 2019 Lisa Radov

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

October 7, 2019 Lisa Radov

Let’s End Breed Discrimination in Prince George’s County!

“End the Ban! End the Ban! End the Ban!” Maryland Votes For Animals, Inc. was proud to rally with advocates, inspiring speakers, and adorable pit bulls at the Prince George’s

September 20, 2019 Lisa Radov

Popular Pesticide Has Dire Effects on Songbirds

Maryland Votes for Animals was proud to work on the Pollinator Protection Act of 2016, which limits the use and sale of neonicotinoid pesticides within the state of Maryland. As

July 23, 2019 Lisa Radov

Maryland Votes for Animals Joins Team to Ban Toxic Pesticide

Thanks to the Baltimore Sun for a compelling Op Ed explaining the dangers of Chlorpyrifos and why Maryland must step in where the EPA has been forced to cease action.

May 22, 2019 Lisa Radov

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

January 3, 2019 Maryland Votes for Animals

Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session Begins January 9, 2019

Maryland Votes for Animals welcomes the newest members elected to the 2019 Maryland General Assembly. There are sixty new members in this class: seventeen in the Senate and forty-three in the

October 21, 2018 Lisa Radov

Maryland Votes for Animals Releases Scorecard

Maryland’s legislators demonstrated a commitment to animal welfare by passing several landmark pieces of legislation to protect companion animals, farm animals, and selected species of wildlife in Maryland. There were

May 31, 2018 Lisa Radov

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

April 26, 2018 Lisa Radov

Governor Hogan Signs Three Animal Bills – Front Page of The Sun

Thanks to an amazing team of animal welfare organizations, advocates, and legislators for their commitment to passing this humane and historic legislation. Governor Hogan signed three bills : HB 1662

March 31, 2018 Lisa Radov

Help in the Homestretch to Stop Puppy Mills in Maryland! Ask your Senator to vote YES on HB 1662 – No More Puppy Mills Act of 2018

Time 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

February 18, 2018 Maryland Votes for Animals

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