Legislature to Reduce Hunting Safety Zone
The Maryland General Assembly is considering legislation to change the long-established hunting safety zone law by reducing the safety zone for bow-hunting near homes, churches, and other occupied...
View ArticleWBAL Report: Bills crack down on puppy mills, dog fighting
Proposal would make it illegal to possess dog-fighting equipmentBy David CollinsFeb 04, 2016See the original report at WBALANNAPOLIS, Md. — Pet owners from across Maryland are calling on lawmakers to...
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Recap of 2-11-16 hearings in the Maryland General Assembly: SB283/HB583...
Lisa Radov, Chair of Maryland Votes For Animals testifying today on SB283SB283/HB583 Animal Cruelty - Implements of Dogfighting was heard before the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and introduced...
View ArticleMVFA's Mid Session March Madness
Dear MVFA Members, We are almost halfway through the Maryland General Assembly Session! I have enjoyed seeing many of you in Annapolis for Voices for Animals Day and look forward to seeing others at...
View ArticleAnimal Bills Nearing the Finish Line
Dear MVFA Members,The session is moving quickly to a close in the next two weeks. Here is an update on the bills that made it past crossover: -Dog Fighting Implements (HB 583/SB 283) - Closes a...
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Great Strides for Maryland's Animals in 2016
A Terrific Session for Animals in Maryland!!Here are the bills that passed in 2016 and will be making their way onto Governor Hogan’s desk:-Dog Fighting Implements SB 283 - Closes a loophole in...
View ArticleMaryland Black Bear Trophy Hunting Starts Monday
Maryland Black Bear Trophy Hunting Starts Monday:DNR Allowing Unlimited Numbers To Be Killed Again This Year! Read the rest of: Maryland Black Bear Trophy Hunting Starts Mondayread more
View ArticleMaryland Votes For Animals Legislative Preview for 2017
Maryland Votes For Animals 2017 Legislative Preview Here are some of the issues that we will be working on in the upcoming session of the Maryland General Assembly. Please stay tuned for more...
View ArticleProtecting our First Responders when They Save our Pets
It’s 3:00 and the fire station gets a call. The first responders suit up and are on the scene in minutes to put out the blaze. As the firefighters bravely battle the flames and smoke, the family is...
View ArticleMaryland General Assembly - Sine Done!!!
2017 was a great session for Maryland's animals! Thanks to your hard work and advocacy, here are the bills that passed: Pets and First Responders- Gives First Responders civil immunity when they...
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