Pet Advocacy Network

Issue Updates

  • Nebraska Overview – 2024 Session

    NEBRASKA Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session (Adjourned on April 18, 2024) 4 pet related items were proposed during 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 LB 1214 Criminal Background Checks – Veterinarians: Amends Chapter 38 (Health… Read More

  • Maine Overview – 2024 Session

    MAINE Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session (Adjourned on April 17, 2024) 15 pet related items were proposed during 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) Resolution requiring the Department… Read More

  • Kentucky Overview – 2024 Session

    KENTUCKY Legislative Overview – 2024 Session (Adjourned on April 15, 2024) 14 pet related items were proposed during the 2024 legislative session, 8 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 42 Service Animal Tax Exemption – Veterans: Amends Title XI… Read More

  • Wisconsin Overview – 2024 Session

    WISCONSIN Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session (Adjourned on March 12, 2024) 8 pet related items were proposed during the 2023-24 legislative session, 5 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION AB 75/SB 65 Animal Abuse Penalty Revision: Amends Chapter 951 (Crimes… Read More

  • Virginia Overview – 2024 Session

    VIRGINIA Legislative Overview – 2024 Session (Adjourned on March 8, 2024) 23 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2024-2025 legislative session, 9 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 62 Animal Cruelty Conviction List: Amends… Read More

  • Oregon Overview – 2024 Session

    OREGON Legislative Overview – 2024 Session (Adjourned on March 7, 2024) 3 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 4148 Invasive Species Council Review/Zoonotic Disease Program Expansion:An Act directing… Read More