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AB 2344, the Justice for Seized Animals Act

February 19, 2026
AB 2344, authored by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), legislation that would allow prosecutors to seek court-ordered forfeiture so animals can be adopted sooner, rather than languishing in shelters for months or even years as evidence.
AB 2344, the Justice for Seized Animals Act

AB 1999, Signed into Law

February 17, 2026
A bill to expand veterinary access to care for shelters and nonprofits, limit the owner exemption for veterinary care, and modernize telemedicine regulations. Comprehensive legislation to update California’s Veterinary Medicine Practice Act to expand access to care, and strengthen animal welfare protections across the state.
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AB 478 FOUND Act Implementation Guide

January 7, 2026
The comprehensive SCIL AB 478, FOUND Act Implementation Guide provides local governments with a clear, practical roadmap for compliance, including guidance on emergency planning updates, interagency coordination, animal rescue operations, sheltering and reunification protocols, volunteer integration, training standards, and public-facing communications.
AB 478 FOUND Act Implementation Guide

AB 1382, Died in the Senate Appropriations Committee

March 24, 2025
A bill to ban the sale of pets genetically modified for cosmetic purposes. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation relating to animal welfare for adoptable animals.
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