Pet Advocacy Network

Issue Updates

  • Hawaii Legislative Overview – 2023 Session

    HAWAII Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session (Adjourned on May 4, 2023) 20 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2023-24 legislative session, 9 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 489/SB 114 Aquatic Livestock Importation Approval… Read More

  • North Dakota Legislative Overview – 2023 Session

    NORTH DAKOTA Legislative Overview – 2023 Session (Adjourned on April 25, 2023) 1 pet-related item was proposed during the 2023 legislative session and was designated as a priority item by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 1361 Animal Personhood Status Prohibition: Amends Title 1 (General Provisions),… Read More

  • Arkansas Legislative Overview – 2023 Session

    ARKANSAS Legislative Overview – 2023 Session (Adjourned on April 7, 2023) 7 pet related items were proposed during the 2023 legislative session, 2 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 1591 State Preemption Over Local Pet Store Laws: Amends Title… Read More

  • Tennessee Legislative Overview – 2023 Session

    TENNESSEE Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session (Adjourned on April 21, 2023) 13 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 991/SB 836 Homeowner’s Insurance/Breed-Specific Prohibition: Amends… Read More

  • 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

  • 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