SAVING AND PROTECTING ANIMALS. ONE LAW AT A TIME.

our landmark laws

30 SCIL sponsored bills have been signed into laws since 2007

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.