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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Please Support SB-152/HB-135: Costs of Care: Criminal Law – Cruelty to Animals – Seizure and Removal
Let’s hold animal abusers accountable and save animals from needless suffering! SUPPORT Costs of Care: Criminal Law- Cruelty to Animals- Seizure and Removal SB 152/ HB 135. This bill establishes
Continue readingMaryland 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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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
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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
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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
Continue readingNo More Puppy-Mill Pups Act of 2018 – HB 1662
Let’s put an end to the flow of dogs and cats from Puppy Mills into Maryland! Maryland families should not worry that their pets may be physically unhealthy or emotionally
Continue readingThe Humane Adoption of Companion Animals in Research Act – SB 675 – HB 732
You can voice your support to your Maryland representatives by filling out the form below. It only takes a minute! Let’s give dogs and cats used in research the opportunity
Continue readingSpay and Neuter Grants Program
Important and Time Sensitive Information for Maryland Shelters and Rescues: The Maryland Department of Agriculture just announced a request for proposals (RFP) for projects to be funded under the Spay
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