Pet Advocacy Network

Issue Updates

  • Maryland Legislative Overview – 2025 Session

    MARYLAND Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Adjourned on April 7, 2025) 13 pet related items were proposed during the 2025 legislative session, 9 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 89/SB 152 Animal Cruelty Offenses – Sentencing Guidelines:Amends Title 10… Read More

  • Minnesota Legislative Overview – 2025 Session

    MINNESOTA Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Adjourned on May 19, 2025) 21 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2025-26 legislative session, 17 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 688/SB 1317 Service Dog Trainers –… Read More

  • Hawaii Legislative Overview – 2025 Session

    HAWAII Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Adjourned on May 2, 2025) 28 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2025-26 legislative session, 18 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 47/SB 177 Aquatic Livestock Import Process:… Read More

  • Missouri Legislative Overview – 2025 Session

    MISSOURI Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Adjourned on May 15, 2025) 16 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 185 “Healthy Pets Act”: Amends Title XVII (Agriculture & Animals),… Read More

  • Tennessee Legislative Overview – 2025 Session

    TENNESSEE Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Adjourned on April 22, 2025) 10 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 762/SB 391 Certified Facility Dogs –… Read More

  • Alabama Legislative Overview – 2025 Session

    ALABAMA Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Adjourned on May 15, 2025) 4 pet related items were proposed during the 2025 legislative session, ALL of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 149 “Alabama Dog Tethering and Outdoor Shelter Act”: Legislation would… Read More