Pet Advocacy Network

Issue Updates

  • Massachusetts Legislative Overview – 2025 Session

    MASSACHUSETTS Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Formal Session Adjourned on November 19, 2025) 58 pet-related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2025-26 California legislative session, 19 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Priority ISSUES: ISSUE IMPACT POSITION ACTION FINAL STATUS HB 138 (Definition of “Livestock” Amendment) Clarifies Read More

  • California Legislative Overview – 2025 Session

    CALIFORNIA Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Adjourned on September 13, 2025) 22 pet-related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2025-26 California legislative session, 9 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Priority ISSUES: ISSUE IMPACT POSITION ACTION FINAL STATUS AB 478 Accessible Emergency Information and Services (Mandatory Evacuations Read More

  • Illinois Legislative Overview – 2025 Session

    ILLINOIS Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Adjourned on May 31, 2025) 24 pet-related issues were proposed during the 1st year of the 2025-26 Illinois legislative session, 8 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: ISSUE IMPACT POSITION ACTION FINAL STATUS HB 1556 (Pet Shop Dog and Read More

  • Delaware Legislative Overview – 2025 Session

    DELAWARE Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Adjourned on June 30, 2025) 5 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 HB 131 Statewide Retail Pet Sale Ban: Read More

  • 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