Pet Advocacy Network

Issue Updates

  • Mississippi Legislative Overview – 2025 Session

    MISSISSIPPI Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Adjourned April 3, 2025) 4 pet related items were proposed during the 2025 legislative session, 1 of which was designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION SB 2879 Animal Shelter Intake Recordkeeping/Sterilization: An Act to require Mississippi nonprofit… Read More

  • Kentucky Legislative Overview – 2025 Session

    KENTUCKY Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Adjourned on March 28, 2025) 7 pet related items were proposed during the 2025 legislative session, 2 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 295 Single-Use Plastic Bag/Balloon Release Prohibition: Amends Title XVIII (Public… Read More

  • Wyoming Legislative Overview – 2025 Session

    WYOMING Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Adjourned on March 6, 2025) 3 pet related items were proposed during the 2025 legislative session, 2 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 63 “Working Animal Protection Act”: Amends Title 15 (Cities and… Read More

  • New Mexico Overview – 2025 Session

    NEW MEXICO Legislative Overview – 2025 Session (Adjourned on March 22, 2025) 4 pet related items were proposed during the 2025 legislative session, 1 of which was designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 392 Single-Use Plastic Bag Prohibition: Amends Chapter 74 (Environmental… Read More

  • Virginia Overview – 2024-2025 Session

    VIRGINIA Legislative Overview – 2024-25 Session (Adjourned on February 22, 2025) 37 pet related items were proposed during the 2024-2025 legislative session, 19 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 Title 3.2 (Agriculture, Animal… Read More

  • Pennsylvania Overview – 2024 Session

    PENNSYLVANIA Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session (Adjourned November 14, 2024) 43 pet related items were proposed during the 2023-24 legislative session, 27 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 163 Pet Food Sales Tax Exemption: Would amend Article II (Tax… Read More