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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Tag: Maryland Animal Legislation
Action Needed: Protect Unattended Dogs in Extreme Weather!
URGENT! Contact the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and urge them to vote YES on SB122, ensuring dogs left outside in extreme weather have access to shelter. You can find your
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Maryland General Assembly Convenes Facing COVID Challenges on January 13, 2021
Maryland 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
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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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Huge Win for Maryland!
A 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
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