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Bill Introduced to Prohibit Possession of Hunted ‘Trophies’ of African Species in California

February 21, 2020
California poised to become first state to ban possession of body parts from elephants, lions, giraffes, leopards and other animals. Sacramento, CA - State Senator Henry Stern (D-Calabasas) today introduced SB 1175, the Iconic African Species Protection Act . The bill, sponsored by animal advocacy group Social Compassion in Legislation , will be the first legislation in the nation to ban possession of body parts of elephants, lions, giraffes, leopards, rhinos, zebras and hyenas. The bill does contain exemptions for articles already possessed at the time of enactment or if possessed by a bona fide education or scientific institution.
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Assemblymember Brian Maienschein Introduces Legislation to Protect Pets During Emergency Evacuations

February 20, 2020
Assembly Bill 2568 by Assemblymember Brian Maienschein (San Diego) and sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation , was introduced to establish protections for animals during emergency evacuations.
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Bill Introduced to Mandate Transparency, Permit Community-Based Donors, and Phase-Out Captive-Colonies for Commercial Animal Blood Industry

February 19, 2020
Animal Blood Banks Currently Exclude Community-sourced “Donor” Animals, Lack Clear Veterinarian and Public Oversight
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Bill to Ban Hunting Deer with Dogs Introduced, California to Join 39 Other States that Have Previously Banned the Cruel Practice

February 18, 2020
SB 1041, the Hunting Deer with Dogs Prohibition Act, sponsored by animal advocacy organization SCIL, will make California the 40th state to end the practice of using dogs to hunt deer, which currently is the last species of game mammals allowed to be hunted with dogs in the state.
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Thirty-Eight Groups Send Letter To Governor Newsom Urging A Moratorium On Lethal Depredation Permits For Mountain Lions

February 14, 2020
​Request for moratorium on all mountain lion lethal depredation permits and lethal anticoagulant rodenticides in Southern & Central Coast California mountain ranges
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Senator Ling Ling Chang, Social Compassion in Legislation team up again on Microchipping Bill

February 12, 2020
Bill to Mandate pet microchipping aimed at reducing number of euthanized animals in shelters throughout the state...
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Assemblymember Ash Kalra Introduces Bill to Make California a Leader in Race Horse Protection

February 11, 2020
If passed, AB 2177 would restrict performance-enhancing medication, dispense medications at an onsite pharmacy, and require the use of CT imaging equipment and other practices to prevent equine deaths...
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'Honest Pet Provider's Act' the Next Step in Fight against Puppy Mills

February 6, 2020
​AB 2117 Will Enhance Previous Legislation and Strengthen Enforcement
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Assemblymember Ash Kalra Introduces Bill to Make California a Leader in Protecting Tropical Forests

January 28, 2020
If passed, AB 2002 would mandate state contracts involving forest-risk commodities only go to companies with responsible practices...
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California Plant Based Alliance Launch & Buy Tickets for SCIL Event 2/1/2020

January 20, 2020
California Plant Based Alliance launches to protect rights of consumers and companies.  The new political advocacy organization will represent the interests and concerns of the plant-based food and products industry.
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