We hope that other states follow Maryland’s lead in passing legislation to prohibit the sale of puppies and kittens in pet stores. Thanks to Governor Larry Hogan for signing the
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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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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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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
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Protect Maryland’s Animals by Strengthening Maryland’s Animal Sexual Abuse Law!
Did you know that it is not currently a crime in Maryland to advertise, traffic, or solicit animals for sex on the Internet? Sexual molestation of animals, like rape, involves
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