Pet Advocacy Network

Issue Updates

  • Maryland Legislative Overview – 2023 Session

    MARYLAND Legislative Overview – 2023 Session (Adjourned on April 10, 2023) 13 pet related items were proposed during the 2023 legislative session, 3 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 365/SB 937 Commercial Feed Fee Adjustment/Spay-Neuter Fund: Amends Title 2… Read More

  • Maine Legislative Overview – 2023 Session

    MAINE Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session (Adjourned on March 30, 2023) 14 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2023-24 legislative session, 3 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 98 Animal Rescue Standards: (LD 157)… Read More

  • Georgia Legislative Overview – 2023 Session

    GEORGIA Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session (Adjourned on March 30, 2023) 4 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2023-24 legislative session, 3 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 573 Roadside Animal Sale Prohibition: Amends… Read More

  • Kentucky Legislative Overview – 2023 Session

    KENTUCKY Legislative Overview – 2023 Session (Adjourned on March 30, 2023) 10 pet related items were proposed during the 2023 legislative session, 3 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB294/SB 56 Statewide Retail Pet Sale Ban: Amends Title XXI (Agriculture… Read More

  • New Mexico Legislative Overview – 2023 Session

    NEW MEXICO Legislative Overview – 2023 Session (Adjourned on March 18, 2023) 6 pet related items were proposed during the 2023 legislative session, 4 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 239 Powers of Veterinary Board of Medicine: Amends Chapter… Read More

  • West Virginia Legislative Overview – 2023 Session

    WEST VIRGINIA Legislative Overview – 2023 Session (Adjourned on March 11, 2023) 12 pet related items were proposed during the 2023 legislative session, 7 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 2082 Local Ordinances – Breed-Specific Prohibition: Amends Chapter 7… Read More