Animal Legislative Update --April 14, 2026
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
VA HB 112 - premature separation and hybridization of mammalian wildlife prohibited - Made it to Governor Spanbarger's desk, she issued a recommendation. It can be read hereThe ...
published: 4/14/2026
Animal Legislative Update --April 7, 2026
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
US HR 1879, ESA Amendments, is on the House calendar for next week - it could be heard the 14th or 15th. When I find out which day, I'll let you know ASAP.
Please help us help ...
published: 4/7/2026
Animal Legislative Update --March 31, 2026
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‘This is a domesticated species:' Henderson petting zoo owner fighting over camel classification
Update from the bill sponsor for IL HB 4255 that adds big cats, bears, and ...
by Vanessa Gagne | published: 3/31/2026
Animal Issues Legislative Update --March 24, 2026
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATESVirginia - new response from Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Read the update on Virginia Animal Owners AllianceThe bills are still on the Governor’s desk
IN THE ...
published: 3/24/2026
Animal Legislative Update - March 17, 2026
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATESCamels prepare for Henderson City Hall debate over permitting, definitions
We need help in NV!
IN THE NEWS
TideBreakers Urges Hyatt Hotels to End Dolphin Captivity at Hyatt Ziva ...
by Vanessa Gagne | published: 3/17/2026
Animal Legislative Update - March 3, 2026
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
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USDA, DOJ, DHS, and HHS Launch Coordinated Effort to Crackdown on Chronic Dog Welfare Violators
Natural Bridge Zoo legal fight spurs animal welfare bills headed toward Gov. ...
by Vanessa Gagne | published: 3/3/2026
Animal Legislative Update - Feb. 17, 2026
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
Well, the Florida State Fair kicked off the 2026 season for some of us. The America 250 theme was a hit! We are wrapping up and tearing down. Hope everyone has a great season. Enjoy these photos ...
by Vanessa Gagne | published: 2/17/2026
Animal Legislation Update
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
Oregon animal rights initiative aims to ban hunting, fishing, slaughtering of livestock
USDA Postpones Implementation of Horse Protection Amendments
IN THE NEWS
USDA ...
by Vanessa Gagne | published: 2/3/2026
Animal Legislative Update - Jan. 27, 2026
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
HEARING 1/27, Tuesday - ME LD 2096 - Ag Fairs and Pulling Events
HEARING 1/28, Wednesday - WA HB 2129 - Fortifying Agritourism
HEARING 2/5/26 - MD HB 0053 - expands the list of ...
by Vanessa Gagne | published: 1/27/2026
Animal Legislative Update --Jan. 20, 2026
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
OPPOSE - IL HB 4255Illinois has reintroduced a bill to ban performing exotic animals other than elephants - they were banned from performances there in 2018.
SUPPORT - TN HB 1631 - ...
by Vanessa Gagne | published: 1/20/2026
