SCIL has had 26 sponsored bills signed into laws since 2007
SB 1249 (Galgiani) The California Cruelty-free Cosmetics Act
October 1, 2018
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
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.
AB 485 (O’Donnell) The Pet Rescue and Adoption Act
October 13, 2017
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.
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
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 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!
AB 610 (Soloario) Pet Lover’s License Plate Time Extension Bill
May 3, 2012
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.
SB 1806 (Figueroa) Animals in Unattended Motor Vehicles Bill
September 22, 2006
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.