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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.

SCIL Joins Animal Save Movement Celebrating 10 Years!

November 11, 2025
SCIL joined the Animal Save Movement’s 10-Year Celebration — honoring those dedicated to protecting animals.
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SCIL Highlights from the past month

November 5, 2025
Watch the Highlight from the Alternative Protein Innovation Committee at UCLA, learn about our Op-Ed in The Sacramento Bee and our two latest Animal Protection Laws.
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Join SCIL at UCLA on the Alternative Protein Innovation Hearing & Reception

October 17, 2025
The California Assembly is focusing on alternative protein innovation—a vital step toward meeting the world’s growing demand for protein in a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate way.
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AB 478, (FOUND) Act, signed into law by Governor Newsom!

October 13, 2025
AB 478 gives local jurisdictions and the Office of Emergency Services a mandate to be ready when disaster strikes, so that animals are treated with the urgency and care they deserve.
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SCIL's Tribute to Former Board Member, Diane Keaton

October 11, 2025
Social Compassion in Legislation mourns the loss of our dear friend and former board member, Diane Keaton, whose compassion and dedication to animals inspired everyone around her.
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Newsom signed SB 221 into law! This law protects stalking victims and their pets.

October 10, 2025
SB 221 strengthens protections for stalking victims by making it a crime not only to threaten or harass a person, but also to threaten their pets.
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Join SCIL at UCLA on Alternative Protein Innovation October 23rd!

October 10, 2025
Join Social Compassion in Legislation at the Assembly Select Committee on Alternative Protein Innovation hearing at UCLA’s Royce Hall. SCIL will host a social hour featuring food by Vurger Guyz.
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New Podcast Out - a Fun and Engaging Interview with Judie!

September 24, 2025
On Hilary Pickles' new podcast with her dear friend Myra Mae Platt, they get the inside scoop on what it takes to be a woman spearheading animal protection laws in California.
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Now is the time to contact the Governor to sign AB 478 into law!

September 15, 2025
Now is the time to contact the Governor to sign AB 478 into law! When you call, please say: Your name, city, and that you strongly urge the Governor to sign AB 478 into law.
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AB 478 passes the full Senate and Assembly concurrence vote!

September 12, 2025
AB 478 will be transmitted to the Governor within approximately the next 24 hours. In the meantime, if you haven't already, please contact the Governor for SB 221.
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