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MarylandSB 01822025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program - Eligibility - Family Members of Veterans

Sponsored By: Bryan W. Simonaire (Republican)

Signed by Governor

State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsMilitary FamiliesService AnimalsVeterans

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Maryland veteran families gain service animal access

Beginning October 1, 2025, eligible veterans’ spouses and dependents can participate in the Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program. Selected family members gain access to training or therapy involving service dogs, support dogs, or therapy horses. The veteran must have served on active duty beyond training, including qualifying National Guard or reserve service. The veteran’s discharge or release must be under conditions other than dishonorable. The veteran must live in Maryland or receive care at a Veterans Affairs or Defense Department medical facility in Maryland.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bryan W. Simonaire

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 179 • No: 0

House vote • 3/31/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 2/27/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 268

    5/6/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    3/31/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (133-0)

    3/31/2025House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/28/2025House

  5. Favorable Report by Health and Government Operations

    3/28/2025House

  6. Hearing 3/18 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/11/2025House

  7. Referred Health and Government Operations

    2/28/2025House

  8. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    2/27/2025Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed

    2/25/2025Senate

  10. Favorable Adopted

    2/25/2025Senate

  11. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/24/2025Senate

  12. Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/21/2025Senate

  13. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    1/8/2025Senate

  14. Pre-filed

    9/10/2024Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/6/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/25/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

    PDF

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