AB 1893 (Maienschein) the P.E.T.S. Act, a bill to reinstate a program to fund spay and neuter surgeries. The fund will be named The Pet Euthanasia Prevention Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund.

AB 3162 (Bennett), the OCTO Act, a bill to ban octopus farming.

This audit request was approved to study the state’s contribution to tropical deforestation through the taxpayer dollars it spends on those products harvested from these forests.

A Resolution highlighting the pet overpopulation crisis and required responses, such as ongoing funding for spaying and neutering

This bill expanded mandatory mental health counseling for those convicted of animal abuse crimes, as well as encourages courts to order mental health evaluations and higher level of treatment when necessary.

This bill requires that all traveling housing facilities, such as animal control vehicles, to transport animals in such a manner that the conditions, such as extreme weather, do not endanger the animal.

This bill requires an animal owner, as a condition for obtaining a kennel permit, to have an evacuation plan in the event of an emergency.

The intent of this bill was included in the 2022 state budget by allocating $100,000,000 in grants to schools to be used for plant-based food or locally sourced food.

This bill brought compassion, transparency, and oversight to California’s animal blood banks by allowing for community blood banks to operate and set into motion a mechanism for phasing out cruel closed-colony blood banks.

This audit request was approved and identified ways administration of the Pet Lover’s License Plate could be improved.

This bill mandated that all pets leaving a shelter, whether adopted or reclaimed by owner, to be microchipped, thus saving animal lives by raising reunification chances.

Added hippopotami, caimans, and several species of reptile species to the list of animals that cannot be sold in California or imported with intent to sell.

Makes California the third state to ban the use of wild animals in circuses, saving countless elephants, bears, lions and other animals from torture and abuse for entertainment.

Makes California the first state to ban recreational and commercial fur trapping, thus ending an antiquated, cruel and taxpayer-subsidized practice that was destroying wildlife for private profit.

This first-of-its-kind bill requires all California state healthcare facilities and prisons to make a plant-based meal option available, ensuring residents have access to cruelty-free and healthy meals.

This bill requires pet store operators to maintain records documenting the health, status, and disposition of each animal adopted out for at least 2 years and ensures access to all health records.

This bill transferred administration and oversight of the Pet Lover’s Plate Program from VMB to CDFA in order to expedite grants.

A landmark bill banning the sale of “puppy mill” bred dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores. As of 2023, the bill has been replicated in 6 states and over 400 localities.

This bill requires the Department of Justice to include information regarding arrests for animal abuse in its annual report to the Governor.

In a world desperately in need of more kindness, HR 28 put the state of California on record urging compliance with the state’s Education Code provisions regarding humane education.

This bill permitted NY restaurants to allow dogs to dine with their human companions in outdoor areas, finally legalizing the practice of dining with your dog!

This bill corrected existing law to clarify sponsoring agencies delegating responsibilities to a nonprofit working on the Pet Lover’s License Plate.

This bill made the shelter pet the “Official State Pet.” This bill helped the continuing cultural shift to value our shelter pets as the wonderful animals that they are.

This bill permitted CA restaurants to allow dogs to dine with their human companions in outdoor areas, finally legalizing the practice of dining with your dog!

This bill extended administrative deadlines required to create the Pet Lover’s License Plate, which provides funds for low cost spay and neuter services across California.

This bill clarified how local jurisdictions could require proof of pets’ rabies vaccination by allowing online reporting.

This landmark bill made it illegal to leave animals unattended in a vehicle under conditions, such as extreme heat or cold, that would inflict suffering on the animal.