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Maryland legislative initiative

Turning tragedy into thoughtful reform.

Holly’s Law is a Maryland initiative seeking a more thoughtful conversation about accountability, public safety, victim protection, compensation, and statewide data collection following severe and fatal dog attacks.
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Looking toward the 2027 Maryland legislative session

Hear Holly's story from Cheryl.

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Walk

A routine walk in a Howard County public park.

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Dogs

An attack that caused catastrophic injuries.

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Days

Emergency treatment, surgery, and intensive care.

$42K+

Veterinary Expenses

Costs incurred in the effort to save Holly's life.

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Preventable Loss

Despite every effort, Holly did not survive.

Maryland legislative initiative

Holly's story is documented. The full scope is not

Catastrophic dog attacks can leave victims facing overwhelming emotional, physical, and financial consequences in a matter of hours. Emergency and specialty veterinary care may reach tens of thousands of dollars during severe attacks.

At the same time, Maryland lacks centralized statewide reporting of severe and fatal dog attacks, leaving policymakers and public safety officials without comprehensive data to identify trends, evaluate risk factors, or measure the effectiveness of existing laws.

The goal is not reaction for reaction's sake. It is a careful, practical conversation about what Maryland can do better.

Maryland legislative initiative

Two questions worth exploring

Holly’s Law is framed as a constructive legislative conversation, focused on gaps that severe and fatal attacks can expose.

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Compensation