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February 23, 2022 Maryland Votes for Animals

Maryland taxpayers and shelters should not have to pay the costs of caring for animals seized in cruelty cases!

This bill establishes procedures to authorize an officer, agent of a humane society, a police officer, or certain other public official to recover reasonable costs of care from the owner

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

April 13, 2021 Lisa Radov

Maryland’s Unfinished Agenda for Animals Advances in 2021!

The 2021 Session was historic as it was conducted in a virtual format. While the halls of Annapolis legislative chambers were quiet except for legislators and their staff, the usual

September 30, 2019 Lisa Radov

Three New Maryland Laws to Protect Animals Take Effect October 1st

On October 1st, three new laws to go into effect to raise welfare standards for animals in Maryland. They focus on areas of cruelty such as animal sexual exploitation and abuse,

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

February 26, 2019 Maryland Votes for Animals

Protect Unattended Dogs Left Outside in Extreme Weather!

HB 501 would establish minimum, commonsense protections for dogs by ensuring that they are not left outdoors and unattended during temperatures below 32 or above 90 degrees. Animal control officers

January 3, 2019 Lisa Radov

Maryland Moves Up!

Humane State Rankings 2018 Maryland passed historic legislation in 2018 and moved up one spot to number 14, tied with Rhode Island, Florida, and New Hampshire, in the annual Humane

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

September 29, 2018 Lisa Radov

New Animal Laws Take Effect on October 1st

On October 1st, two landmark pieces of legislation protecting animals in Maryland go into effect: Humane Adoption of Companion Animals Used in Research Act of 2018 allows healthy dogs and cats to be

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

April 11, 2018 Lisa Radov

A WIN for Maryland’s Animals – Combatting Animal Abuse!

Thanks to Delegate David Moon and Senator William Colonel Smith Jr. for sponsoring Animal Cruelty – Sentencing Conditions – HB 212/ SB 1038. Both of these identical bills, one

April 7, 2018 Maryland Votes for Animals

Please Ask Governor Hogan to Sign HB 1662 to End Puppy Mills in Maryland!

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

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

March 7, 2018 Maryland Votes for Animals

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