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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Maryland Votes for Animals, Inc.
Championing humane legislation to improve the lives of all animals in Maryland
Some animal rights issues may not be up for votes in the legislature because not enough attention has been brought to them. Raising awareness helps get them in front of our legislators and hopefully result in real change.
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
Continue readingMaryland 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
Continue readingWe hope that other states follow Maryland’s lead in passing legislation to prohibit the sale of puppies and kittens in pet stores. Thanks to Governor Larry Hogan for signing the
Continue readingA federal judge has dismissed a court challenge to Maryland’s law passed in 2018 prohibiting the sales of puppies and kittens in pet stores. “Protecting consumers, reducing financial support for
Continue readingMaryland 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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