Pet Advocacy Network

Issue Updates

  • Arizona Legislative Overview – 2025 Session

    ARIZONA Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Adjourned on June 27, 2025) 14 pet related items were proposed during the 2025 legislative session, 8 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 2802 Single-Use Plastic Bag Prohibition:Amends Title 49 (The Environment), Chapter… Read More

  • Rhode Island Legislative Overview – 2025 Session

    RHODE ISLAND Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Adjourned on June 21, 2025) 29 pet related items were proposed during the 2025 legislative session, 20 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 5128 Animal Cruelty Offense Expansion:Amends Title 4 (Animals &… Read More

  • Oregon Legislative Overview – 2025 Session

    OREGON Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Adjourned on June 27, 2025) 10 pet related items were proposed during the 2025 legislative session, 7 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 2744 Pet Insurance Regulation/Restrictions: Amends Volume 18 (Financial Institutions, Insurance),… Read More

  • New Hampshire Legislative Overview – 2025 Session

    NEW HAMPSHIRE Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Adjourned on June 26, 2025) 10 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2025-26 legislative session, 3 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 387 Intentional Balloon Release –… Read More

  • Maine Legislative Overview – 2025 Session

    MAINE Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Adjourned on June 18, 2025) 6 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2025-26 legislative session, 4 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HP 208 Animal Welfare Advisory Council:(LD 308)… Read More

  • Texas Legislative Overview – 2025 Session

    TEXAS Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Adjourned on June 2, 2025) 33 pet related items were proposed during the 2025 legislative session, 22 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 285 Animal Cruelty Offense Amendment: Amends Title 9 (Offenses Against… Read More