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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- MSPCA-Angell Animal Medical Centers see approximately 50 cases of companion animal poisoning each year
- We operate two animal hospitals and just wanted to speak quickly to the companion animal part.
- , the companion animal component to that.
- Say what you may about rats, but this was a beautiful little animal, big animal actually, clearly poisoned
- I'm tired of watching animals die.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a hybrid hearing on a large slate of bills focused on pesticides, pollinators, rodenticides, mosquito control, invasive species, and local authority over pesticide regulation. Chair Becca Rausch set strict two-minute testimony limits due to the very large number of speakers. Early testimony from Senator Moore and Representative Hawkins strongly supported a bill to restrict second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, citing harms to wildlife, pets, and public health, and noting that California has already adopted a similar model. Testimony also supported a Lowell home rule petition to allow the city to prohibit or restrict these rodenticides, with local officials describing documented raptor poisonings and municipal efforts to phase out use on city property.
A major portion of the hearing focused on pollinator protection and neonicotinoid-treated seeds. Witnesses from environmental groups, conservation organizations, academics, and beekeepers argued that neonics harm bees and other beneficial insects, contaminate soil and water, and provide little or no economic benefit in most corn and soybean fields. Several speakers pointed to New York, Vermont, and Quebec as models for restricting treated seeds, and one panel cited research showing only a small percentage of fields benefit economically from the treatments. Support was also voiced for a bill establishing an ecologically based mosquito management program, with advocates criticizing aerial and truck spraying and urging non-chemical, locally tailored approaches.
Other testimony supported bills to reform the pesticide board and pesticide regulation process, to give vulnerable municipalities more local control over pesticide use, to protect schoolchildren from pesticides on school grounds, and to respond to invasive species through a centralized state office, coordinator, strategic plan, and trust fund. Many speakers, including representatives from Mass Audubon, MSPCA, the Xerces Society, the Sierra Club, watershed groups, and local wildlife rehabilitators, described impacts on hawks, owls, pets, fish, and broader ecosystems. No votes were taken during the hearing, and committee members generally asked few questions, with the hearing remaining in testimony mode throughout.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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health might not be a board of animal health might not be a board of animal - related to our Companion Animal related to our Companion Animal programs<00:27:03.039>
uh - to animal health emergencies.
- a bulletin from the board of animal a bulletin from the board of animal health<00:56:24.599>
- will fully fund the board of animal will fully fund the board of animal health<00:59:24.240>
Keywords:
agriculture, depredation compensation, livestock, crop damage, elk, wolves, wildlife management, skills path program, career and technical education, CTE, dual credit, postsecondary options enrollment, apprenticeship, apprenticeship readiness, dual training, work-based learning, career pathways, skilled trades, workforce development, high school to career
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources (02/12/2025)
Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- If larger animals are not available, any animal will do.
- c> animals are not available any animal animals are not available any animal will<03:26:06.640>
do - There's no legal definition for animal in our chapter, so we describe animals as wild animals.
wild chapter so we described animals as wild chapter so we described animals as wild animals<- into<04:23:39.880>
the animal the harvested animal into the animal the harvested animal into
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Look at those cute little animals.
- And so one of the things for this animal is Nature's recyclers, and so our mission connects people, animals
- andard and this is a really fun animal andard and this is a really fun animal for<00:01:50.880><
- two animals are some of our Animal two animals are some of our Animal Ambassadors<00:04:42.479><
- and small animal.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Jun 15th, 2026
Business, Professions and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Animal shelters are legally and ethically responsible for any animals who are stray, injured, ill...
- Animal shelters are legally and ethically responsible for any animals who are stray, injured, ill, neglected
- of thousands of healthy animals euthanized every single year.
- I actually recently toured the City of Fresno's Animal Center and saw Animal Balance in action delivering
- Dylan Elliott, on behalf of the California Animal Welfare Association as well as A Humane World for Animals
Summary:
The committee heard several health, professional licensing, consumer protection, and animal welfare bills. Early items included AB 1307, which would create a pilot program allowing up to 30 qualified dentists from Mexico to work in underserved California areas; the California Dental Association moved from opposition to neutral after amendments, and members discussed access to care and oversight. AB 1703 would restrict use of osteopathic titles and the practice of osteopathic manipulative treatment to licensed DOs; it drew strong support from the Osteopathic Medical Board and physician groups, but non-physician osteopaths opposed it, arguing they have long provided safe care and that the bill would criminalize their work. AB 2250 made technical cleanup changes to hemp enforcement laws and AB 1758 raised the seller-of-travel assessment for the Travel Consumer Restitution Fund; both had support and no opposition. AB 1794 would allow prescribed enteral formula to be shipped directly to patients’ homes, and AB 1939 would allow licensed professional fiduciaries to form corporations, both with support and no opposition. AB 1775 would expand expedited licensing and other state support for service members discharged under a federal transgender military policy; it received emotional support testimony and some committee concern about expanding priority categories, but no opposition. AB 2477 would create a limited provisional period for new pest control employees to work under supervision while licensing is pending, and members discussed amendments and oversight before moving it forward. AB 1999 would modernize veterinary law by creating shelter-veterinarian and retired-volunteer pathways, changing VCPR rules, and narrowing the owner exemption for surgery; it was strongly supported by veterinary and animal welfare groups, with some discussion of autonomy and implementation. AB 2010 would permit high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinics and mobile sterilization units without a separate surgical suite; the Veterinary Medical Board opposed unless amended, while animal welfare groups supported it, and members emphasized the need for safety and clarity. AB 2311 would let public health care district hospitals directly employ physicians, with amendments intended to protect physician autonomy; CMA remained opposed unless amended, while district hospitals and other supporters said it would improve recruitment and access. The committee also heard AB 2402, which would update the definition and fee structure for multi-service health club studios, but the discussion was cut off in the transcript. After quorum was established, the committee voted to pass several bills out on call, including AB 1307, AB 1598 consent, AB 1703, AB 1758, AB 1775, AB 1794, AB 1939, AB 1999, AB 2010, AB 2250, AB 2311, and AB 2477, sending them to the appropriate fiscal or policy committees, with some recorded no votes on a few measures.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Service animals are strictly limited to dogs? Yes.
- So I think they're not afraid to deny the service animal.
- Ride shares frequently refuse to pick up people with service animals.
- As a person with a disability, it is my right to have a service animal.
- appropriately and are legitimate service animals.
Summary:
The hearing opened with the co-chairs introducing House and Senate members and explaining the hybrid format, three-minute testimony guidance, and the deadline for written testimony. The committee then heard extensive testimony on S. 2665, which would require employers to post notice to employees when an I-9 audit or similar federal immigration inspection is underway. Supporters, including immigration attorneys, a pediatrician, a labor leader, and an affected family member, argued the bill would protect privacy, give workers time to gather documents and consult counsel, and reduce fear and wrongful arrests. One witness from Illinois described a similar law there and said it had not caused the problems employers feared, while others said recent ICE enforcement has made notice especially important. The committee also heard testimony on S. 1360, a bill affecting collective bargaining rights for State Police, with the State Police Association arguing that a statutory gap lets departmental rules override their contract and that the bill would restore intended bargaining protections. A separate labor bill, S. 1305, was also briefly supported by the AFL-CIO as part of broader worker-classification protections for app-based delivery drivers.
A large portion of the hearing focused on H. 2066, which would impose fines on transportation network drivers who refuse rides to people with disabilities using service animals. Testimony from blind and disabled riders, service dog users, advocates, and the Disability Law Center described repeated ride cancellations, drivers pulling away after seeing a service animal, and the difficulty of enforcing existing anti-discrimination laws through MCAD or other agencies. Witnesses said the current system leaves riders without practical recourse because drivers are hard to identify and complaints can take years, and they argued that fines on individual drivers would create a real deterrent. Several witnesses also described the impact on employment, medical appointments, and daily independence. Committee members asked about service-animal verification, whether refusals are ever appropriate, and whether penalties should target drivers or companies; witnesses said legitimate refusals are limited to misbehaving or unsafe animals and that companies already have policies and some training, but enforcement remains weak.
The committee also heard from a witness supporting a related bill on rideshare accessibility and from advocates describing broader transportation discrimination issues. One witness discussed a separate proposal to study service-animal denial, and others noted that Uber’s self-identification feature and company policies have not solved the problem. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the meeting ended after the final witnesses on the service-animal bill and a brief organizational discussion about related legislation and committee business.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources Committee, June 11, 2026 - AM
Agriculture, State and Public Lands & Water Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- animal egg production clients.
- animal practice. 94%. mixed animal food animal practice. 94%.
- do small animal in an urban setting. do small animal in an urban setting.
- large animals, but I do a lot of them. large animals, but I do a lot of them.
- an animal disease in a lot of these. an animal disease in a lot of these.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee Meeting Jun 24th, 2026
Legislative Oversight & Sunset
Transcript Highlights:
- Veterinarians who suspect that an animal has been abused or neglected.
- I'm the co-founder of a C4 in Delaware called Animals for Animals Action Fund.
- Veterinarians occupy a uniquely privileged position in the life of animals.
- measure that closes a critical gap in Delaware’s animal protection framework.
- But I hope I get this much enthusiasm at 2 o’clock for my animal code too though.
Summary:
The Senate Legislative Oversight Committee met in hybrid format and took up HB 415/HS1, which would require veterinarians to report suspected animal abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities. The chair described the bill as addressing a gap in Delaware law and noted that veterinarians are often the first professionals able to identify signs of cruelty. Supporters emphasized the connection between animal abuse and interpersonal violence, and said the measure would help detect and address abuse earlier.
Public testimony was uniformly supportive. A representative from the Delaware Veterinary Medical Association thanked the sponsor and said the bill had been amended with input from the association. A representative of the state council said the council did not take a formal position but was significantly interested because of the bill’s link to agriculture and animal welfare. Online witnesses from Animals for Animals Action Fund and Faithful Friends Animal Society also supported the bill, citing the need for mandatory reporting, existing immunity protections for good-faith reports, and studies showing veterinarians frequently encounter abuse.
No committee vote was taken during the meeting. After public comment concluded, the chair adjourned the meeting, noting that HB 415 was the only item on the agenda.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 01/29/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Criminal Jurisprudence S/C New Offenses & Changed Penalties Apr 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- in cities that have animal control programs.
- Animal fighting is linked to other serious crimes.
- animal fighting industry.
- the chair of the animal law section of the Austin Bar Association.
- It would add criminal negligence to the animal cruelty statute.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (01/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- animal husbandry practices and Animal animal husbandry practices and Animal Welfare<01:01:33.480
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and <04:23:01.960>so that animals do animals reproduce and so that animals do animals - This is animal cruelty, as far as I'm concerned. It's animal mutilation.
- It's animal cruelty, as far as I'm concerned. It's animal mutilation.
- not say no to that animal.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 153, which would require two or more law enforcement officers in each county to receive animal cruelty training through the police standards system. Representative Barbara Coma, the sponsor, said the bill was prompted by problems in animal cruelty cases, especially in rural areas without animal control officers, and she described it as a limited training measure. She said an amendment was forthcoming that would add an eight-hour approved course and a two-hour refresher every three years, and she emphasized that the trained officers would serve as resources rather than being required to take action themselves.
Members asked about cost, due process, overlap with animal control officers, how trained officers would be identified and notified, and whether veterinarians could fill the role. Coma responded that the bill would not be a heavy financial lift, would not interfere with animal control officers, would apply to livestock as well as companion animals, and would still require law enforcement involvement because veterinarians cannot lawfully remove animals from property. She also said the training could improve due process by helping officers better understand when animal removal is appropriate and how cases should proceed.
Sheriff William Wright, speaking for the New Hampshire Sheriffs Association, testified in opposition. He said training itself was acceptable, but the bill went beyond training by creating an obligation for sheriffs and state police to respond to and potentially investigate animal cruelty cases, which he argued would be ambiguous, unfunded, and burdensome for staffing and resources. He said some sheriff’s offices do not have investigative deputies and that the bill could create liability and uncertainty about who would lead investigations. In response to questions, he said the association would likely have no objection if the bill were limited to training, but it opposed the assistance/investigation mandate as written.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Pension Policy Jun 16th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Select Committee on Pension Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- In addition to doing things like rescuing animals and responding to animal-related noise complaints or
- animal-...
- Like rescuing animals and responding to animal-related noise complaints or animal-related nuisance complaints
- in animal control, or do we...
- I'm a senior animal control officer for Snohomish County Animal Services.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Wildlife Apr 20th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Agriculture and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- not animal two and include animal 3 to 1,000 in the training data.
- Now, we're gonna predict the genetic merit of animal number 2.
- better trophy quality animals.
- So, you don't need as many animals as you think you need.
- a hunted animal.
Keywords:
farmed cervidae, chronic wasting disease, genetic resistance, wildlife management, agriculture, wildlife tagging, hunting regulations, Cervidae family, feral swine, exotic wildlife, conservation, commercial hunting, raw milk, unpasteurized, farm sales, Oklahoma Milk and Milk Products Act, local producers, advertising, 914, all
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Criminal Jurisprudence S/C New Offenses & Changed Penalties Apr 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, I think this is interesting on the week of animal, uh, what we call Animal Services Week.
- Animal fighting is linked to other serious crimes.
- animal fighting industry.
- Myself and Smith County Animal Control.
- ' fees and all you can get is the Market value of the animal.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part I) May 1st, 2025
Business & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- It would also permit retail pet stores to partner with select animal-related government entities or animal
- the Animal Welfare Act.
- I have about 15 years of experience in animal rescue and animal welfare in East Texas.
- After that, I moved on to Athens Animal Services.
- My name is Katie Fine, and I'm with Best Friends Animal Society, the leading national animal welfare
Bills:
HB12, HB149, SB229, SB1361, SB1749, SB1897, SB2113, SB2566, SB2677, SB1652, SB2327, SB2344, SB2696, HB12, HB149
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, automobile sales, finance, retail seller, motor vehicle purchase, motor vehicle sales, pricing restrictions, third-party financing, education, funding, student assessment, accountability, standards, motor vehicle, financing
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Consumer and Public Affairs Feb 10th, 2026 at 06:48 pm
House Consumer & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Director of Bernalillo County Animal Care Services.
- My shelter alone went from 2,500 animals to 7,000 animals in just five years.
- shelter, approximately half the animals are euthanized every year due to animal overpopulation.
- The Animal and Veterinary Board.
- I'm a Santa Fe resident, animal welfare professional, and the CEO of Santa Fe Animal Shelter.
Keywords:
juvenile delinquency, firearm possession, criminal background checks, state law, gun control, youth offense, conviction, public safety, SB38, pet food, registered pet food, registration fee, fees, sunset repeal, repeal of repeal, revenue, state fee, business regulation, animal feed, pet food registration
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House bill proposes mandating environmental reviews for large-scale feedlot facilities Apr 9th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:04:27.600>
waste, an incredible amount of animal waste, an incredible amount of animal - <00:07:05.920>
A <00:07:06.080>10,000 <00:07:06.880>animal animal units or more - A 10,000 animal animal units or more.
- cows or more than 26,000 animal units. cows or more than 26,000 animal units.
- animal feedlots over 10,000 animal animal feedlots over 10,000 animal units.<00:20:12.280>
While
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Criminal Jurisprudence SC New Offenses and Changed Penalties Apr 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- They pose a risk to both the animals and the people trespassing within the animal areas.
- This young man has admitted to stealing multiple animals from the zoo. because of his love for animals
- a third-degree felony if the person harasses the animal and the animal suffers injury or death.
- If an animal reacts defensively to an intruder, it is often the animal that faces consequences, such
- . of animals, staff, and visitors at Texas zoos.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- , animal welfare.
- , animal welfare.
- It could be any animal disease or any type of animal emergency.
- It could be any animal disease or any type of animal emergency.
- It could be any animal disease or any type of animal emergency.