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