Pet Advocacy Network

Issue Updates

  • New Hampshire Overview – 2023 Session

    NEW HAMPSHIRE Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session (Adjourned on June 29, 2023) 4 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2023-24 legislative session, 1 of which was designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 37 Companion Animal Groomer Committee:… Read More

  • Iowa Overview – 2023 Session

    IOWA Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session (Adjourned on May 4, 2023) 8 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2023-24 legislative session, 7 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 472/SB 316 EditSign Veterinarians – Immunity… Read More

  • Rhode Island Overview – 2023 Session

    RHODE ISLAND Legislative Overview – 2023 Session (Adjourned on June 16, 2023) 14 pet-related items were proposed during the 2023 legislative session, 5 of which was designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 5207 “Animal Abuser Registry Act”: Amends Title 4 (Animals &… Read More

  • Connecticut Overview – 2023 Session

    CONNECTICUT Legislative Overview – 2023 Session (Adjourned on June 7, 2023) 19 pet-related items were proposed during the 2023 legislative session, 8 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 5572 Statewide Pet Sale Ban: An Act providing that the General… Read More

  • Florida Overview – 2023 Session

    FLORIDA Legislative Overview – 2023 Session (Adjourned on May 5, 2023) 33 pet-related items were proposed during the 2023 legislative session, 20 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 849/SB 800 Statewide Retail Pet Sale… Read More

  • New York Overview – 2023 Session

    NEW YORK Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session (Adjourned on June 21, 2023) 161 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2023-24 legislative session, 54of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION AB 41 Animal Personhood:Amends Article 26 (Animals)… Read More