Pet Advocacy Network

Issue Updates

  • Rhode Island Overview – 2024 Session

    RHODE ISLAND Legislative Overview – 2024 Session (Adjourned on June 14, 2024) 15 pet related items were proposed during the 2024 legislative session, 9 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 7236/SB 2655 Animal Cruelty Offense – Inclusion of Domestic… Read More

  • Florida Overview – 2024 Session

    FLORIDA Legislative Overview – 2024 Session (Adjourned on March 8, 2024) 31 pet related items were proposed during the 2024 legislative session, 13 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 321 Intentional Balloon Release Prohibition: Amends XXVIII (Natural Resources, Conservation,… Read More

  • Vermont Overview – 2024 Session

    VERMONT Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session (Adjourned on May 10, 2024) 7 pet related items were proposed during the 2023-24 legislative session, 6 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 407 Animal Cruelty – Pet Ownership Prohibition: Amends Title 13… Read More

  • Louisiana Overview – 2024 Session

    LOUISIANA Legislative Overview – 2024 Session (Adjourned on June 3, 2024) 9 pet related items were proposed during the 2024 legislative session, 2 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 531 Snake Importation, Sale, Licensing Provisions: Amends Title 56 (Wildlife… Read More

  • Oklahoma Overview – 2024 Session

    OKLAHOMA Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session (Adjourned on May 30, 2024) 9 pet related items were proposed during the 2023-24 legislative session, 6 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 1833/HB 1834 “Oklahoma Service Animal Reform Act of 2023”: A… Read More

  • Illinois Overview – 2024 Session

    ILLINOIS Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session (Adjourned on May 29, 2024) 41 pet related items were proposed during the 2023-24 legislative session, 15 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 1049 Insurance Policies – Breed-Specific Dog Prohibition: Amends Chapter 215… Read More