Pet Advocacy Network

Issue Updates

  • US Congress Overview – 2023 Session

    U.S. CONGRESS Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session (Adjourns on January 2, 2024) 65 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2023-24 legislative session, 48 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION H.R 94 “American Sovereignty and Species… Read More

  • Pennsylvania Overview – 2023 Session

    PENNSYLVANIA Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session (Adjourns on December 13, 2023) 29 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2023-24 legislative session, 16 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:… Read More

  • Massachusetts Overview – 2023 Session

    MASSACHUSETTS Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session (Formal Session Adjourned on November 15, 2023) 45 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2023-24 legislative session, 30 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network. Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES: BILL # SUMMARY FINAL DISPOSITION HB 310 Pet Groomer Board… Read More

  • Michigan Overview – 2023 Session

    Michigan Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session (Session Adjourned on November 14, 2023) 12 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of 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 HB 4838 Statewide Pet Sale Ban:… Read More

  • California Overview – 2023 Session

    CALIFORNIA Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session (Adjourned on September 14, 2023) 12 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of 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 240 Pet Food Surcharge/Spay-Neuter Fund: Amends… 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