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April 19, 2024 Maryland Votes for Animals

Elephant’s Brief Escape from Circus in Montana Underscores the Urgency to End Animal Acts

Maryland Votes For Animals, Inc. thanks sponsors Senator Sarah Elfreth and Delegate Sara Love for making Maryland the 10th state to pass legislation prohibiting elephants, big cats, bears, and non-human

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September 26, 2022 Lisa Radov

Four New Laws to Protect Animals Take Effect October 1st!

Cat Declaw Prohibition (SB67/HB22) Senator Cheryl Kagan/Delegate Lorig Charkoudian Maryland becomes the second state to ban this cruel and painful procedure except in medically necessary circumstances that involve the health of

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April 22, 2022 Lisa Radov

Governor Hogan Signs Four Animals Bills!

‘A Legacy Year’ for Animal Welfare Laws in Annapolis, Advocates Say

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February 16, 2022 Maryland Votes for Animals

Let’s Create an Incentive for Landlords to Accept Pets!

This bill would provide a tax credit for landlords who adopt pet-friendly leasing policies. While landlords would be able to impose restrictions on the number of companion animals residing with

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September 14, 2021 Lisa Radov

Maryland Joins States Banning Banning Wildlife Killing Contests

As of July 1st, Wildlife Killing Contests simply for prizes or money are prohibited in Maryland. Kudos to The Humane Society of the United States for conducting investigations into these

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March 23, 2020 Lisa Radov

Maryland Stands Up for Wildlife and Bans Chlorpyrifos – 2020 Session Recap

The 2020 Legislative Session ended at 5:00 pm on March 18, 2020, a decision in Maryland’s history that had not happened since the Civil War. Many emergency bills passed in the

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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

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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

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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

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January 12, 2019 Lisa Radov

Join Us for Humane Lobby Day!

Make Your Voice Heard at HSUS Humane Lobby Day February, 12th, 2019 Join animal advocates from across Maryland as we meet with legislators about important animal legislation that will impact

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January 12, 2019 Lisa Radov

Maryland’s Spay and Neuter Grants Program 2019

Maryland’s Spay and Neuter Grants Program is now accepting grant applications for 2019! Maryland Spay and Neuter Grants Program was created to reduce the number of unwanted cats and dogs euthanized in shelters

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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

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January 9, 2018 Lisa Radov

Information for Howard County Residents

Howard County Residents:  Speak out against Sunday Hunting and Reduction of the Safety Zone: Delegate Flanagan is introducing legislation ( HoCo 16-18) that would allow deer hunting on Sundays in

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December 13, 2017 Lisa Radov

Cold Weather Pet Safety

Winter weather has arrived! The American Veterinary Medical Association has issued the following advisory: Like people, cats and dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia and should be kept inside.

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October 17, 2017 Lisa Radov

It’s Time to Stand Up for Maryland’s Bears

Let’s stop black bear hunting in Maryland! A record 167 black bears were reported harvested during the 2016 season in Maryland. Maryland’s political black eye darkens next week when our

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August 14, 2017 Lisa Radov

Kudos to the Maryland Spay/Neuter Grants Program!

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has released a very favorable report about this program, which was established by the passage of Senate Bill 820 in 2013. The goal of this

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July 18, 2017 Lisa Radov

Maryland Police Officers Train to Save K-9 Dogs

On the front lines to combat the problem of opiod abuse, Maryland police officers depend on their K-9 dogs with their lives. The Pets and First Responders Law passed in

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July 17, 2017 Maryland Votes for Animals

2017 Senate Voting Record

Y – 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

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July 17, 2017 Maryland Votes for Animals

2017 Session Wrap-Up

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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