SAVING AND PROTECTING ANIMALS. ONE LAW AT A TIME.

our landmark laws

SCIL has had 26 sponsored bills signed into laws since 2007

SB 1249 (Galgiani) The California Cruelty-free Cosmetics Act

October 1, 2018
California Cruelty Free Cosmetics Act
Truly historic bill making California the first state to ban the sale of cosmetics and personal hygiene products tested on animals after Jan. 1, 2020, preventing needless animal suffering.

AB 2445 (O’Donnell) Retail Pet Sales Ban Records Bill

July 20, 2018
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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.

SB 673 (Newman) Pet Lover’s Plate Administrative Bill

October 14, 2017
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This bill transferred administration and oversight of the Pet Lover’s Plate Program from VMB to CDFA in order to expedite grants.

AB 485 (O’Donnell) The Pet Rescue and Adoption Act

October 13, 2017
Pet Rescue and Adoption Act
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.

SB 1200 (Jackson) Criminal Animal Abuse Statistics Bill

August 29, 2016
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This bill requires the Department of Justice to include information regarding arrests for animal abuse in its annual report to the Governor.

HR 28 (Dababneh/Calderon) Humane Education Resolution

May 2, 2016
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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.

S04327A/A5956 (Rosenthal) NY Dining with Dogs Bill

November 5, 2015
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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!

AB 192 (Allen) Specialized License Plates Administration Bill

October 5, 2015
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This bill corrected existing law to clarify sponsoring agencies delegating responsibilities to a nonprofit working on the Pet Lover’s License Plate.

ACR 56 (Linder) Official State Pet Declaration

September 8, 2015
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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.

AB 1965 (Yamada) California Dining with Dogs Bill

August 21, 2014
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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!

AB 610 (Soloario) Pet Lover’s License Plate Time Extension Bill

May 3, 2012
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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.

AB 2689 (Smyth) Online Rabies Reporting Bill

July 6, 2010
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This bill clarified how local jurisdictions could require proof of pets’ rabies vaccination by allowing online reporting.

SB 1806 (Figueroa) Animals in Unattended Motor Vehicles Bill

September 22, 2006
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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.