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This is your one-stop shop for all the latest news about SCIL campaigns, organizational events and other updates. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to stay in the know about everything that is being done to save and protect animals and how you can help.

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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Send Your Support Letter For All Of Our Sponsored Bills, Here's How.

March 6, 2025
Now is the time for you to engage and have your voices heard! We must start gathering your support letters ASAP!
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AB 1482, a bill to strengthen dog breeder laws and require shelters to post animals online

February 26, 2025
Assemblymember Bill Essayli (R-Corona) introduced AB 1482, a bill that will expand the definition of dog breeder and ensure that all dogs sold by breeders are microchipped and vaccinated.
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AB 793, burden of proof of Potentially dangerous and vicious dogs.

February 20, 2025
AB 793, the Fairness to Dogs and Community Safety Act, cosponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation and the Los Angeles County Democrats for the Protection of Animals.
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AB 631 & AB 347 Introduced, and Hear Judie on KNX Discuss 3 Dog Breeder/Puppy Mill Bills!

February 13, 2025
Assemblymember Alex Lee (D-San Jose) introduced AB 631, the Animal Shelter and Rescue Data Collection Act, sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL).
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SB 221, A Bill To Expand Stalking Laws To Include animal Protection, Introduced

January 24, 2025
SB 221 was introduced by Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh - a continuation of her previous efforts to strengthen California's stalking laws to include threats made to one's pet, including service and emotional support animals, and horses.
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Update on Animal Rescue Efforts in Pacific Palisades and Malibu

January 20, 2025
Yesterday, Hailey Winslow of Fox 11 News, did a story highlighting the work of rescuers and the need for the City and County to step up their efforts to reunite pets with their families.
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