Organization on the record
Humane Society of the United States
Bills
108
103 for · 11 against · 13 info
Got their outcome
53%
50 of 95 decided
Lobbyists hired
2
2022 to 2024
Reported lobbying spend
$117,575
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2024 Regular Session49 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 22 Agriculture - Pollinator Habitat Plan - Requirements for State Highway Administration | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 85 Department of Agriculture - Spay/Neuter Fund | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 345 Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species - Definitions, Petitions, and Regulations | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 357 Agriculture - Confinement of Egg-Laying Hens in Commercial Egg Production - Prohibitions | FAV | Holbein, Chris | Did not advance |
| HB 357 Agriculture - Confinement of Egg-Laying Hens in Commercial Egg Production - Prohibitions | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 379 Wildlife - Traveling Animal Acts - Prohibition | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 447 Income Tax Credit - Venison Donation | INFOPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 481 Natural Resources - Antlerless Deer Hunting Programs - Authorization | INFOPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 631 Natural Resources - Protection of Beaver Population and Habitat - County Authority (Beaver Believer Act) | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 647 Property and Casualty Insurance – Pet Insurance – Regulation | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 647 Property and Casualty Insurance – Pet Insurance – Regulation | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 667 Criminal Law - Crimes Relating to Animals - Conviction and Sentencing | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 693 Renters' Rights and Stabilization Act of 2024 | FWAPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 814 Juvenile Law - Reform | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 957 Natural Resources - Hunting - Tundra Swans | UNFPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1030 Agriculture - Roosters - Restrictions | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1107 Income Tax - Credit for Spaying and Neutering Dogs and Cats | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1129 Wildlife - Protections and Highway Crossings | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1179 Housing and Community Development - Pets in Housing Developments | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1387 Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance - Premium Increases - Collisions With Wild Animals | INFOPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1398 Higher Education – Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program – Eligibility | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1443 Consumer and Display Fireworks – Regulation and Tax | UNFPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 17 Criminal Law - Crimes Relating to Animals - Conviction and Sentencing | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 17 Criminal Law - Crimes Relating to Animals - Conviction and Sentencing | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 157 Domestic Animals - Penalties for Abandonment and Microchip Requirements for Dogs | INFOPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 172 Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance - Premium Increases - Collisions With Wild Animals | INFOPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 178 Agriculture – Pollinator Habitat Plan – Requirements for State Highway Administration | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 178 Agriculture – Pollinator Habitat Plan – Requirements for State Highway Administration | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 193 Agriculture - Confinement of Egg-Laying Hens in Commercial Egg Production - Prohibitions | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 367 Natural Resources - Antlerless Deer Hunting Programs - Authorization | INFOPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 367 Natural Resources - Antlerless Deer Hunting Programs - Authorization | INFOPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 440 Income Tax Credit - Venison Donation | INFOPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 440 Income Tax Credit - Venison Donation | INFOPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 481 Renters' Rights and Stabilization Act of 2024 | FWAPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 547 Wildlife - Traveling Animal Acts - Prohibition | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 547 Wildlife - Traveling Animal Acts - Prohibition | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 641 Department of Agriculture - Spay/Neuter Fund | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 744 Juvenile Law - Reform | FWAPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 744 Juvenile Law - Reform | FWAPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 745 Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine - Funding | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 779 Real Property - Taxation of Vacant Property, Certification of Company Representatives, and Short-Term Rentals | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 900 Higher Education – Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program – Eligibility | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 902 Wildlife – Protections and Highway Crossings | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 916 Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species - Definitions, Petitions, and Regulations | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 916 Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species - Definitions, Petitions, and Regulations | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 983 Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 1055 Agriculture - Roosters - Restrictions | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 1055 Agriculture - Roosters - Restrictions | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 1148 Criminal Law - Cruelty to Law Enforcement Animals - Recklessness | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
2023 Regular Session38 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 62 Land Use - Public Service Companies - Pollinator-Friendly Vegetation Management and Utility-Designated Pollinator Areas | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 102 Real Property - Actions for Possession - Pet Protections | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 131 Criminal Law – Unnatural or Perverted Sexual Practice – Repeal | INFOPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 188 Natural Resources - Wildlife Advisory Commission - Membership | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 325 Provision of Veterinary Services - Practice of Veterinary Medicine and Rabies Vaccines | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 365 Department of Agriculture - Spay/Neuter Fund | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 378 Natural Resources - Black Bear Conflict Reduction and Damage Reimbursement Fund - Uses | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 399 Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers - State Purchase and Use - Prohibition | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 406 Hunting - Snares, Traps, and Other Similar Devices - Identification Requirement | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 626 Animal Testing and Research - Human-Relevant Research Funding and Animal Testing and Research Contributions | FAV | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 874 Office of the Attorney General - Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes Unit - Establishment | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 934 Natural Resources - Antlerless Deer Hunting Programs - Authorization | UNFPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Passed both chambers |
| HB 950 Maryland Native Plants Program | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 954 Natural Resources - Hunting - Tundra Swans | UNFPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1039 Task Force on Financial Incentives for Pet-Friendly Housing | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1119 Dorchester County - Hunting - Fur-Bearing Mammals | UNFPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1133 Agriculture – Veterinary Practitioners – Student Loan Forgiveness Program | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1192 Criminal Law - Animal Cruelty - Suspected Commission by a Minor | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 54 Criminal Law – Unnatural or Perverted Sexual Practice – Repeal | INFOPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 62 Land Use - Public Service Companies - Pollinator-Friendly Vegetation Management and Utility-Designated Pollinator Areas | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 72 Task Force on Financial Incentives for Pet-Friendly Housing | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 275 Hunting - Snares, Traps, and Other Similar Devices - Identification Requirement | FAV | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 279 Real Property - Actions for Possession - Pet Protections | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 310 Natural Resources - Black Bear Damage Prevention and Reimbursement Fund - Uses | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 320 Natural Resources - Wildlife Advisory Commission - Membership | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 323 Calvert County - Sunday Hunting - Repeal of Time Restrictions | UNF | Horsmon, Jennifer | Did not advance |
| SB 390 Provision of Veterinary Services - Practice of Veterinary Medicine and Rabies Vaccines | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 390 Provision of Veterinary Services - Practice of Veterinary Medicine and Rabies Vaccines | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 495 Research Facilities and Testing Facilities That Use Animals - Licensing and Regulation | FAV | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 535 Human Relations - Housing Discrimination - Service Dogs | FWAPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 560 Animal Testing and Research - Human-Relevant Research Funding and Animal Testing and Research Contributions | FAV | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 611 Office of the Attorney General - Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes Unit - Establishment | FAV | Horsmon, Jennifer | Enacted |
| SB 611 Office of the Attorney General - Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes Unit - Establishment | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 690 Agriculture - Confinement of Egg-Laying Hens in Commercial Egg Production - Prohibitions | FAVPDF | Holbein, Chris | Did not advance |
| SB 690 Agriculture - Confinement of Egg-Laying Hens in Commercial Egg Production - Prohibitions | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 779 Natural Resources - Female Deer Hunting Contests - Authorization | UNFPDF | Horsmon, Jennifer | Did not advance |
| SB 836 Maryland Native Plants Program | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 942 Health and Wellness Standards - Correctional Facilities | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
2022 Regular Session18 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 16 Crimes - Unattended Dogs - Extreme Weather Conditions and Heat | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 191 Department of Agriculture - Spay/Neuter Fund - Extension and Report | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 209 Criminal Law – Unnatural or Perverted Sexual Practice – Repeal | INFOPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 681 Income Tax - Credit for Pet-Friendly Rental Dwelling Units | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1062 Criminal Law - Animal Cruelty - Petition for Costs for Care of Seized Animal | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 1064 Real Property - Actions for Possession - Pet Protections | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1386 Natural Resources - Black Bear Hunting - Permit Requirements | UNFPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 22 Criminal Law - Unnatural or Perverted Sexual Practice - Repeal | INFOPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 38 Public Safety - Fire and Rescue - Veterinary Care of Retired Fire and Rescue K-9s | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 38 Public Safety - Fire and Rescue - Veterinary Care of Retired Fire and Rescue K-9s | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 44 Crimes - Unattended Dogs - Extreme Weather Conditions and Heat | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 44 Crimes - Unattended Dogs - Extreme Weather Conditions and Heat | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 67 Animal Welfare - Declawing Cats - Prohibited Acts | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 70 Emergency Medical System Plan - Guidelines for Emergency Medical Services - Law Enforcement Canines | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Withdrawn |
| SB 206 Department of Agriculture - Spay/Neuter Fund - Extension | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 443 Income Tax - Credit for Pet-Friendly Rental Dwelling Units | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 816 Real Property - Actions for Possession - Pet Protections | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 877 Criminal Law - Animal Cruelty - Petition for Costs for Care of Seized Animal | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
2021 Regular Session21 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 81 Crimes - Unattended Dogs in Extreme Weather Conditions | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 146 Department of Agriculture - Spay/Neuter Fund - Extension and Report | FWAPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 146 Department of Agriculture - Spay/Neuter Fund - Extension and Report | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 234 Criminal Law - Harm to Service Animals | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 281 Local Government - Humane Society and Animal Control Officers - Education and Training Requirements | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 293 Natural Resources - Organized Killing Contests - Restriction | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 563 Local Government – Animal Control Facilities – Adoption Fee Waiver for Veterans (Pets for Vets Act of 2021) | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 579 Cecil County - Snare Traps - Repeal of Prohibitions | UNFPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 579 Cecil County - Snare Traps - Repeal of Prohibitions | UNFPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 594 Prohibition on Sale of Wildlife - Local Venison Donation Programs - Application | UNFPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Withdrawn |
| HB 1025 Pesticides – Carbofuran – Collection, Disposal, and Prohibition on Possession or Storage | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1080 Criminal Law – Animal Cruelty – Petition for Costs for Care of Seized Animal | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 122 Crimes – Unattended Dogs in Extreme Weather Conditions | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 156 Public Safety - Law Enforcement - Veterinary Care of Retired Law Enforcement K-9s Act | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 159 Local Government - Humane Society and Animal Control Officers - Education and Training Requirements | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 200 Natural Resources - Organized Killing Contests - Restriction | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Passed both chambers |
| SB 200 Natural Resources - Organized Killing Contests - Restriction | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Passed both chambers |
| SB 338 Local Government – Animal Control Facilities – Adoption Fee Waiver for Veterans (Pets for Vets Act of 2021) | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 607 Criminal Law - Harm to Service Animals | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 607 Criminal Law - Harm to Service Animals | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 760 Criminal Law – Animal Cruelty – Petition for Costs for Care of Seized Animal | FAVPDF | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Did not advance |
