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Lawsuit Filed to Halt Transfer and Demand Justice of LA Zoo Elephants

May 12, 2025
Mayor Karen Bass's Zoo Director is now quietly preparing to transfer its two elephants, Billy and Tina, not to a sanctuary, but to another zoo.
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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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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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