AB 1282 to bring compassion, transparency, and oversight to California’s animal blood banks while helping to supply unmet demand

Governor fails to make California the first state in the nation to ensure its government purchases do not contribute to tropical deforestation or Indigenous rights violations.

AB 416 CA Deforestation-free Procurement Act & AB 1282 CA Blood Bank Modernization Act. Both being scrutinized by the Governor’s staff on whether they recommend a signature or veto! Last call for your support. No time to lose!

September Issue of the Laguna Beach Magazine features our work! Still Need Your Help! AB 416 CA Deforestation-free Procurement Act & AB 1282 CA Blood Bank Modernization Act Both officially on the Governor’s desk awaiting his signature!

Governor Newsom has until October 10th to sign AB 416 & AB 1282 into law or veto. We believe his moral compass is with us and will sign them both. However, we cannot take anything for granted. This is why he needs to hear from you!

Governor Newsom has until October 10th to sign AB 416 & AB 1282 into law or veto. We believe his moral compass is with us and will sign them both. However, we cannot take anything for granted. This is why he needs to hear from you!

Today, AB 416 the Deforestation-Free Procurement Act passed the full Senate with a vote of 30 to 8. Earlier this year, the bill was introduced by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) along with co-sponsors, Social Compassion in Legislation, Friends of the Earth, and Peace 4 Animals.

Today, AB 1282 the California Pet Blood Bank Modernization Act, passed the full Senate with a unanimous vote. The bill, which was introduced earlier this year by authors Assemblymember Richard Bloom (D- Santa Monica) and Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and led by Social Compassion in Legislation, aims to bring transparency and oversight to animal blood banks in California by allowing community blood banks and phasing out captive-closed colonies.

AB 1282 (Bloom/Wilk), the California Pet Blood Bank Modernization Act, will have its fate determined by the Senate Appropriations Committee next Thursday, August 26th.

AB 416(Kalra), the California Deforestation-free Procurement Act, will be voted on in the Senate Appropriations Committee this week.