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Helpers and Heroes Event Coverage and Passing of Bowie's Law

April 29, 2025
AB 1482 strengthens dog breeding standards and improves animal shelter procedures. The bill expands current dog breeding to include those selling more than one litter per year.
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AB 478 (Zbur), The FOUND Act, Passes Assembly Committee 7-0

April 28, 2025
AB 478 will ensure that pet parents can rescue their animals left behind in evacuated areas. This bill responds to the inadequate action taken for animals left in the evacuation areas.
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LA Budget Proposal, closing animal shelters and layoff personnel.

April 25, 2025
Call to Action LA Residents - Call Mayor's Office to oppose the proposed slashing of services that would certainly lead to the death and suffering of many more animals.
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AB 631 passed the Appropriations Committee with a unanimous vote!

April 23, 2025
SCIL opposed SB 818, which would have allowed dogs to haze mountain lions. Hostile amendments were made to the bill in a surprising turn of events.
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No on SB 818

AB 793, the Fairness to Dogs and Community Safety Act passed 68-0.

April 24, 2025
AB 793, the Fairness to Dogs and Community Safety Act—authored by Assemblymember Nick Schultz (D-Burbank) passed the full Assembly with a unanimous vote of 68-0.
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Social Compassion in Legislation testified in support of bill AB 691 (Wallis)

April 21, 2025
AB 691 (Wallis) gives a tax credit in the amount of $500 for veterinary medical expenses and $250 for any adoption fees charged by an animal shelters.
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Essayli accepts new position, Castillo picks up bills left behind

April 17, 2025
Assemblymember Castillo savies both AB 1382 and 1482 upon exit of Essayli who accepted the position and was sworn in as United States Attorney for the Central District of California.
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Big News! The FOUND Act, Update — and Our "Extra" Special Event!

April 14, 2025
The hearing for AB 478 is officially scheduled the day after our event! A Press Conference for AB 478 will be included at our Viceroy Event!
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AB 793 Passes Committee with Unanimous Vote

April 8, 2025
Action Alert for Mountain Lions and Bears, Need Calls - Hearings Coming Up! To be voted on by the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee on April 29th!
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Bill to protect stalking victims and their pets advances through first committee

April 5, 2025
The bill will better protect victims of stalking by amending state penal code to conform to the federal stalking statute by including threats to a victim’s pet...
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FOUND Act: New law helps pets during disasters.

April 1, 2025
The proposed Assembly Bill 478 aims to establish a clear evacuation plan, create a centralized database for lost and found pets.
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Two SCIL bills pass first committee with unanimous votes!

April 1, 2025
SB 221 (Stalking Bill) and AB 631 (Shelter and Rescue data collection) pass first round of committees unanimously.
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AB 1382 Introduced - The Ethics Over Aesthetics Act

March 31, 2025
The bill will prohibit the sale of animals that have been genetically engineered for cosmetic purposes.
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Support Us At Our Upcoming Event In Santa Monica April 27

March 28, 2025
Please join us for a special event fundraiser to honor the heroes and helpers of the LA fire animal victims and their families.
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Call to Action - Need your calls for SB 221!

March 27, 2025
Current law does not protect human victims from the psychological terror of a stalker making credible threats against their beloved pet.
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Call Now To Oppose AB 1038 and SB 818

March 25, 2025
OPPOSE AB 1038 - Allows Hunting Bears with Dogs! OPPOSE SB 818 - Allows Hazing Mountain Lions with Dogs!
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No on AB 1038

AB 478, the Friends of Oreo Uniting During Disasters Act

March 18, 2025
Friends of Oreo Uniting During Disasters, a critical new bill to ensure that companion animals are protected during emergencies.
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Call To Action - Justice for Willow!

March 14, 2025
This past week, a man was captured on film throwing a cat, Willow, in a dumpster. The cat was injured and was later found out to be owned by the man's roommate.
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AB 347, the CLASS Act, Passes Education Committee!

March 13, 2025
This bill will support more inclusive, trauma-informed classrooms and prevent the needless and agonizing deaths of thousands of animals each year.
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SB 221 and AB 347 Hearing Dates Please Join Us On At The Capital!

March 7, 2025
SB 221, an effort to strengthen California's stalking laws to include threats made to one's pet and AB 347, The Class (Compassionate Advancements in Science Studies) Act, hearings set.
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