Organization on the record
The Humane Society of the United States
Bills
38
38 for · 0 against · 2 info
Got their outcome
46%
16 of 35 decided
Lobbyists hired
0
none registered
Reported lobbying spend
$0
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2025 Regular Session1 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 483 Income Tax Credit - Venison Donation - Alterations | INFOPDF | Volodin, Staceylobbyist | Did not advance |
2024 Regular Session8 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 379 Wildlife - Traveling Animal Acts - Prohibition | FAV | Block, Cristobel | Enacted |
| HB 1030 Agriculture - Roosters - Restrictions | FAV | Oliver, Shalimar | Did not advance |
| HB 1179 Housing and Community Development - Pets in Housing Developments | FAV | Tabrizi, Maryam | Did not advance |
| HB 1398 Higher Education – Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program – Eligibility | FAV | Tabrizi, Maryam | Did not advance |
| SB 193 Agriculture - Confinement of Egg-Laying Hens in Commercial Egg Production - Prohibitions | FAV | Brindle, Kate | Did not advance |
| SB 761 Testing Facilities That Use Animals - Licensing and Regulation | FAVPDF | Katrinak, Vicki | Did not advance |
| SB 900 Higher Education – Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program – Eligibility | FAV | Tabrizi, Maryam | Did not advance |
| SB 1055 Agriculture - Roosters - Restrictions | FAV | Oliver, Shalimar | Did not advance |
2023 Regular Session9 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 59 Health and Wellness Standards - Correctional Facilities | FAVPDF | Tabrizi, Maryam | Did not advance |
| HB 626 Animal Testing and Research - Human-Relevant Research Funding and Animal Testing and Research Contributions | FAVPDF | Conlee, Kathleen | Enacted |
| HB 983 Hunting, Wildlife Conservation, and Outdoor Recreation - Funding, Promotion, Management, Licenses, Permits, and Stamps | FAVPDF | Boyles Griffin, Stephanie | Enacted |
| SB 275 Hunting - Snares, Traps, and Other Similar Devices - Identification Requirement | FAVPDF | Boyles Griffin, Stephanie | Enacted |
| SB 320 Natural Resources - Wildlife Advisory Commission - Membership | FAVPDF | Boyles Griffin, Stephanie | Enacted |
| SB 327 Hunting, Wildlife Conservation, and Outdoor Recreation - Funding, Promotion, Management, Licenses, Permits, and Stamps | FAVPDF | Boyles Griffin, Stephanie | Enacted |
| SB 495 Research Facilities and Testing Facilities That Use Animals - Licensing and Regulation | FAVPDF | Katrinak, Vicki | Did not advance |
| SB 560 Animal Testing and Research - Human-Relevant Research Funding and Animal Testing and Research Contributions | FAVPDF | Katrinak, Vicki | Enacted |
| SB 560 Animal Testing and Research - Human-Relevant Research Funding and Animal Testing and Research Contributions | FAVPDF | Katrinak, Vicki | Enacted |
2022 Regular Session4 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 22 Animal Welfare - Declawing Cats - Prohibited Acts | FAVPDF | Bays, Danielle | Enacted |
| HB 52 Natural Resources – Wildlife Trafficking Prevention | FAVPDF | Kullberg, Kathryn | Enacted |
| SB 67 Animal Welfare - Declawing Cats - Prohibited Acts | FAVPDF | Bays, Danielle | Enacted |
| SB 381 Natural Resources - Wildlife Trafficking Prevention | FAVPDF | Kullberg, Kathryn | Enacted |
2021 Regular Session7 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 293 Natural Resources - Organized Killing Contests - Restriction | FAVPDF | Boyles Griffin, Stephanie | Enacted |
| HB 391 Solid Waste Management – Prohibition on Releasing a Balloon Into the Atmosphere | FAVPDF | Kullberg, Kathryn | Enacted |
| HB 611 Public Health - Prohibition on Testing Cosmetics on Animals | FAVPDF | Katrinak, Vicki | Enacted |
| SB 200 Natural Resources - Organized Killing Contests - Restriction | FAVPDF | Boyles Griffin, Stephanie | Passed both chambers |
| SB 282 Public Health - Prohibition on Testing Cosmetics on Animals | FAVPDF | Katrinak, Vicki | Enacted |
| SB 282 Public Health - Prohibition on Testing Cosmetics on Animals | FAVPDF | Katrinak, Vicki | Enacted |
| SB 716 Solid Waste Management – Prohibition on Releasing a Balloon Into the Atmosphere | FAVPDF | Kullberg, Kathryn | Enacted |
2020 Regular Session11 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 13 Solid Waste Management - Prohibition on Releasing a Balloon Into the Atmosphere | FAVPDF | Kullberg, Kathryn | Did not advance |
| HB 81 Criminal Law – Sodomy – Repeal | INFOPDF | Hovermale, Emilylobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 412 Purse Dedication Account - Maryland Horse Industry Fund - Retired Racehorses | FAVPDF | Hovermale, Emilylobbyist | Withdrawn |
| HB 712 Labor and Employment - Leave With Pay - Bereavement Leave (Family Bereavement Act) | FAVPDF | Hovermale, Emilylobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 863 Natural Resources – Organized Killing Contests – Restrictions | FAVPDF | Fritz, Jill | Did not advance |
| SB 28 Solid Waste Management - Prohibition on Releasing a Balloon Into the Atmosphere | FAVPDF | Kullberg, Kathryn | Did not advance |
| SB 127 Vehicle Laws – Cats and Dogs Left Unattended – Authorized Removal | FAVPDF | Hovermale, Emilylobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 128 Local Government – Animal Control Facilities – Adoption Fee Waiver for Veterans
(Pets for Vets Act of 2020) | FAVPDF | Hovermale, Emilylobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 260 Labor and Employment - Leave With Pay - Bereavement Leave (Family Bereavement Act) | FAVPDF | Hovermale, Emilylobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 625 Business Regulation – Retail Pet Stores – Modifications (No More Puppy– and Kitten–Mills Act of 2020) | FAVPDF | Hovermale, Emilylobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 814 Criminal Law - Humane Society and Animal Control Officers - Education and Training Requirements | FAVPDF | Hovermale, Emilylobbyist | Did not advance |