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SCIL's help to Expedite Licensing Out-of-State Veterinarians and Technicians

December 12, 2024
SCIL's sponsored bills in 2023, ACR 86, resolved to encourage out-of-state DVMs and RVTs to become licensed in California in order to deliver life saving spay and neuter services and other medical procedures.
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Call to action to help the Tule Elk in the Bay Area!

December 9, 2024
The fence, erected nearly 50 years ago to keep tule elk away from nearby ranches, is being dismantled to allow the elk to roam freely. However, the California Cattlemen’s Association has filed a lawsuit.
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Judie’s Memoir Showcasing SCIL’s Life-Saving Animal Advocacy is Now on Amazon!

December 5, 2024
Judie's inspiring new book, Because They Need Us: My Political Fight to Save Animals, is now available on Kindle.
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The Los Angeles Angels Team Up with Social Compassion to Help Shelter Animals in Orange County!

November 27, 2024
the Los Angeles Angels Baseball Foundation, have joined paws with Social Compassion, to shine a spotlight on the adorable adoptable animals waiting for their forever homes in Orange County shelters!
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CDFA now accepting Pet Lover's License Plate grant applications

November 6, 2024
The plate, which hit the road in 2013 and was created by Judie Mancuso, Dr. Gary Michelson, and Linda Starr among others, including the support of Pierce Brosnan, who donated his artwork for the license plate...
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What did the California legislature do for animals and biodiversity in 2024?

October 10, 2024
The 2024 legislative year has come to a close and we want to update you on the laws passed to save and protect animals and biodiversity.
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AB 3162, The "OCTO" Act, Signed into Law by Gavin Newsom!

September 28, 2024
The law makes California the first to ban the sale of farmed octopus, and the second state (Washington) to proactively ban octopus farming. This law positions the Golden State as a humane leader on this developing issue.
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SB 1233 Signed by Governor Newsom!

September 26, 2024
Bill 1233 lays the foundation for California veterinary schools to setup a high-volume, high-quality spay and neuter (HVHQSN) certification program for veterinary students and professionals.
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Join us for a screening of The Game Changers!

September 25, 2024
Celebrate World Heart Day with us! Join Judie this Saturday, September 28th at 6:30 PM for a free event you won’t want to miss: a special screening of The Game Changers, followed by a panel discussion with the star of the film.
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Judie's Memoir Highlighting SCIL's History Available Now!

September 17, 2024
I’m proud to announce the release of my book, Because They Need Us: My Political Fight to Save Animals. Over the past 21 months, I’ve poured my heart into documenting the trials and triumphs of my journey in animal and environmental advocacy.
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LA Times Article Highlights Puppymill Laundering Problem in California

September 12, 2024
LA Times published an in-depth article on the underground market for puppy-mill bred animals. As the article shows, this kind of activity is illegal but enforcing these laws can be difficult. Perpetrators are shifty and willing to go to great lengths to continue profiteering off of cruelty.
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Join SCIL for a screening of "THE GAME CHANGERS" with hosts James Wilks

September 5, 2024
In observation of World Heart Day, our sister organization, Social Compassion, a 501(c)(3), is proud to invite you on Saturday, September 28th, to a free event you won't want to miss - a screening of The Game Changers at 6:30 p.m. in Laguna Beach, CA.
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AB 3162 and AB 1983 are officially on the Governor's desk! Call Now To Raise Support!

September 3, 2024
Governor Newsom has until September 30th to sign both into law or veto. As a reminder, AB 1983 will fund spay and neuter programs and AB 3162 will proactively ban octopus farming and the sale of farmed octopus in the state.
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AB 3162 passes full Senate now goes to the Governor for signature!

August 29, 2024
AB 3162 passed the full Senate with a vote of 37-0. The bill will proactively ban octopus farming and also make California the first state to ban the sale of farmed octopus.
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AB 1983 passes the full Senate, head's to Governor for signature!

August 20, 2024
AB 1983 passed the full Senate with a unanimous vote of 39-0. The bill reinstates a program that allows Californians to direct a portion of their state tax refund to a program that offers grants for low- and no-cost spay and neuter services.
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Lily Niederhofer Joins SCIL and ALDF to Advocate for Octopus

August 13, 2024
SCIL's team in Sacramento had the honor of advocating for AB 3162 next to 10-year old athlete and activist, Lily Niederhofer.
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L.A.Times Article Digs Into Issues with Wagmor Pets!

July 16, 2024
Concerns have centered on suspicions that The Wagmor has been flouting AB 485, the SCIL-sponsored law passed in 2017 that bans sales of mill-bred dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores.
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CALL TO ACTION - AB 2552 Needs Our Help!

June 21, 2024
California lawmakers are considering a bill that would help protect wildlife from cruel and deadly rodenticides. Urge your state senator to vote yes on AB 2552, the Poison-free Wildlife Act, authored by Assembly member Laura Friedman.
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Great News for Octopus and Spay and Neuter Funding!

June 20, 2024
AB 1983, the P.E.T.S. Act, authored by Assemblymember Brian Maeinschein (D-San Diego) and sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation, passed the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee with a unanimous vote of 6-0.
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AB 2640, the CLASS Act, Unanimously Passes 6-0

June 20, 2024
AB 2640, The CLASS (Compassionate Advancements in Science Studies) Act, authored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) and co-sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation, PETA, and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, passed the Senate Education Committee with a unanimous vote of 6-0.
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