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Pet Protective Orders

Bill Number: MD S.B. 615 & H.B. 1257
Bill Status: Passed Senate
HSUS Position: Support
Bill Sponsor(s): Sen. Jamie Raskin (D, 20)
Del. Susan McComas (R, 35B)
Legislature Status: Adjourned

Allows the inclusion of protections for pets and service animals in protective orders.

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	Text and Status of S.B. 615
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