P.E.T.S. Act
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.
OCTO Act
AB 3162 (Bennett), the OCTO Act, a bill to ban octopus farming.
State Audit of State Purchases that Contribute to Tropical Deforestation (Kalra)
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.
The Pet Crisis Response Resolution
The Animal Cruelty & Violence Intervention Act
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.
The Animal Cruelty & Violence Intervention Act
Coming Soon!
The Safe Transportation of Dogs and Cats Act
Assembly Bill AB 1781 requires mobile or traveling housing facilities, such as animal control vehicles, to transportation of dogs and cats in such a manner that conditions do not endanger the health or well-being of the animal due to extreme temperatures or lack or food or water. Temperatures in California range from below freezing to well over 100 degrees. These extreme temperatures put animals being transported inside vehicles at risk of severe injury or death.
The Animal Evacuation Act
The bill requires an animal owner as a condition for obtaining a kennel permit to create and submit an animal wildfire evacuation plan.
The Child Nutrition Act
AB 558 will incentivize California K-12 schools to serve plant-based meals and beverages.
California Pet Blood Bank Modernization Act
AB 1282 to bring compassion, transparency and oversight to California’s animal blood banks.
State Audit of Pet Lover’s License Plate
Pet Microchipping Bill
Mandates that all pets leaving a shelter – whether adopted or reclaimed by owner be microchipped, thus saving animals lives by reuniting them with their human families rather than being euthanized in our shelters.
Sales Ban on Exotic Skins
Added hippopotamus’ and several reptile species to an existing sales ban which includes big cats, polar bears, dolphins, and other threatened or endangered species. This bill added to the world-wide momentum to end fur and exotic skin sales.
Prohibition of Wild Animals in Circuses
This bill made California the third state to ban the use of wild animals in circuses, saving so many elephants, bears, lions, and others from being tortured by whips and other horrific training tools simply for human entertainment. By eliminating the use of these animals in circuses, the bill also reduces the demand to take these animals from the wild.
The Wildlife Protection Act
This bill made California the first state to ban all recreational and commercial fur trapping, thus ending the cruel and outdated practice which tortured and killed thousands of animals per year for their pelts to be sold primarily to China and Russia.
https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-prohibit-fur-trapping-20190124-story.html
Ensuring a Plant-based Meal Option
This first-of-its-kind bill requires all California state healthcare facilities and prisons to make available plant-based meal options. The bill ensures these state-run facilities offer healthy vegan food options which were often lacking prior to passage.
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_E-ktsYhGY&feature=youtu.be
The California Cruelty-free Cosmetics Act
The California Cruelty-free Cosmetic Act is the landmark bill which made California the first state to ban the sell of cosmetics and personal hygiene products which had been tested on animals by the manufacturer or their suppliers on or after January 1, 2020. The bill has been replicated by 6 states and Mexico.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPl_Uph6WaA&feature=youtu.be
Retail Pet Sales Ban Records Bill
Requires pet store operators to maintain records documenting health, status, and disposition of each animal for at least 2 years and ensure the new pet owner has access to all of the information. This bill was necessary after passage of AB 485 was implemented in order to provide transparency of the source of the rescue pet.
Pet Lover’s Plate Administrative Bill
SB 673 transferred administration and oversight of the Pet Lovers License Plate Program from the VMB to CDFA in order to expedite the funds generated from the program to be distributed to providers of no-cost or low-cost spay and neuter services quicker and more efficiently to help reduce California pet overpopulation problem.
The Pet Rescue and Adoption Act
A landmark bill banning the sale of “puppy mill” bred dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores. The bill has since been replicated in 4 states and over 400 localities.
Criminal Animal Abuse Statistics Bill
This bill requires the Department of Justice to include information concerning arrests for animal cruelty in its annual report to the Governor. The goal of the bill is to give lawmakers data to better understand how pervasive animal cruelty is in our society.
Humane Education Resolution
In a world desperately in need of more kindness, this bill put the state of California on record that compliance with the state’s Education Code provisions should include educating students on the principles of kindness and respect for animals.
NY Dining with Dogs Bill
This bill permitted New York restaurants to allow dogs to dine with their human companions in outdoor areas, finally legalizing the practice of dining with your dog! The bill was modeled after SCIL’s California Dining with Dogs bill.
Specialized License Plates Administration Bill
This bill corrected existing law to clarify sponsoring agencies delegating responsibilities to a nonprofit working on the Pet Lover’s License Plate.
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/portal/ipp2/welcome
Official State Pet Declaration
This bill made the shelter pet the “Official State Pet.” The bill helped the continuing cultural shift to value our shelter pets like the wonderful animals that they are.
California Dining with Dogs Bill
This bill permited California restaurants to allow dogs to dine with their human companions in outdoor areas, finally legalizing the practice of dining with your dog! For more information: https://www.economist.com/united-states/2014/08/30/bone-appetit
https://news.yahoo.com/dining-unleashed-california-legalized-outdoor-182957482.html?nf=1&nf=1
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Dogs-Welcome-at-Restaurants-If-Theres-Outdoor-Seating-Gov-Says-272299451.html
https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article2607388.html
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/opinion-la/la-ol-dining-with-dogs-outdoor-restaurants-20140509-story.html
Pet Lover’s License Plate Time Extension Bill
This bill was essential legislation in the creation of the Pet Lover’s License Plate, which provides funds for low cost spay and neuter services across California.
Online Rabies Reporting Bill
SCIL advocated along side the City of Los Angeles to clarify how local jurisdictions required proof of pets’ rabies vaccination. The bill moved rabies vaccination reporting into the 21st Century by allowing electronic records.
(Figueroa) Animals in Unattended Motor Vehicles Bill
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. This bill laid the groundwork for many “dogs in hot cars” laws around the country.
