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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.

Big Day for Animals at California State Capitol!

April 11, 2023
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 – Today, AB 332, the Shelter Animal Data Collection Act, authored by Assembly Member Alex Lee (D-San Jose) and sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL), passed the Assembly Business and Professions Committee with a unanimous vote.
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Need You for Animal Abuse Case, Marine Protected Areas, & Exotic Birds!

March 30, 2023
Our input to the Commission is the following: 1.) Keep or expand marine protected areas where NO fishing, “take,” or “harvesting” is allowed. 2.) Elevate the perspective that many Californians hold, which is that we need to moving away from “taking” or “harvesting” and towards the view that killing should not be an ingredient in conserving marine life.
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AB 829, The Animal Cruelty & Violence Intervention Act, Introduced by Assemblymember Marie Waldron and Sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation

March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023, Sacramento, CA – Today, Assembly Bill 829, the Animal Cruelty & Violence Intervention Act, was introduced by Assemblywoman Marie Waldron (R-Valley Center). The bill, sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation, will expand currently required counseling for violations of Penal Code 597 to additional sections pertaining to animal abuse, such as those involving malicious violence, willful poisoning, or bestiality.
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Update: 2023 SCIL Sponsored Bills & Other Animal Related Legislation!

March 3, 2023
Here we are again at the start of another 2-year legislative session and we need your support! This year we are sponsoring three bills and will be actively lobbying in support (or opposing, if necessary) several more.
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You are Invited to Webinar on the CA Deforestation Procurement Act; Judie Mancuso Reappointed to Laguna Beach Committee!

February 14, 2023
February 15th, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), along with several others, will be discussing the importance of tropical forests and the policies governments and corporations can take to protect them on an Environment America webinar at 2PM tomorrow.
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Help Us Save Black Bears, and Laguna Beach Bans Balloons!

February 3, 2023
Last week, the Laguna Beach City Council voted unanimously to introduce an ordinance prohibiting the sale, public use and distribution of all balloons.
Jeremy Frimond, assistant to the city manager, demonstrates different types of balloons to the Laguna Beach City Council on Tuesday. (Andrew Turner)

Breaking News: AB 332, the Animal Shelter Data Collection Act Introduced!

January 31, 2023
Assembly Bill 332, the Animal Shelter Data Collection Act was introduced by Assemblymember Alex Lee (D-San José), and coauthored by Assemblywoman Marie Waldron (R-Valley Center), and sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation.
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Good News, but Concerns Remain Around Animal Testing

January 13, 2023
Victory! The FDA Modernization Act was signed into law! But there’s a caveat…
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Call to Action: PLEASE CALL TODAY TO SAVE BEARS!

January 11, 2023
TODAY, CA Fish and Game Commission Wildlife Resources Committee is meeting. There are two agenda items pertaining to black bear hunting in the state that need your voice.
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Please Help Kern County: Need Shelter Veterinarian and more!

January 9, 2023
Help us get the word out for Kern County’s in-house Shelter Veterinarian open position. Also, they need help with more spay and neuter services in the community. We cannot help them enough with their spaying and neutering needs.
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Call to Action: Speak Up for Black Bears or More Will Be Killed!

January 5, 2023
Next Wednesday and Thursday, January 11-12th, the CA Fish and Game Commission Wildlife Resources Committee is meeting. There are two agenda items pertaining to black bear hunting in the state that need your voice.
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Please make a year-end donation to help us save animals in 2023!

January 3, 2023
Wondering where to direct your end-of-year donations? Please consider giving to our 501(c)(4), Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL), to support our political advocacy work, and/or making a tax-deductible donation to our 501(c)(3), Social Compassion, to help us continue our animal rescue work, humane education and much more.
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Public Comment Needed to Thank Commissioners and Ensure Non-animal Entertainment Replaces Pony Rides

December 13, 2022
This Thursday at 11:00 am PST, please call-in to the Los Angeles Recreation and Parks meeting that is specifically designated for discussion on the Griffith Park Pony Rides. Please thank Commissioners Jimmy Kim, Matthew Rudnick and the Commissioners for not renewing the Griffith Park and Pony Ride contract, and ensure that the park is changed to a non-animal model that is fun and safe for kids.
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Rally in honor of the 75th anniversary of Human Rights Day in Laguna Beach, Sponsored by Social Compassion

December 9, 2022
We are honored to announce that tomorrow, December 10th, Social Compassion, our 501(c)3, is the organizing nonprofit for the International Human Rights Day Rally in Laguna Beach! We know where human rights violations occur, animals also suffer greatly. Over the last year, we have witnessed scenes from Ukraine where huge numbers of wildlife and companion animals have perished due to the devastating effects of war. Where governments oppress their citizens, when those citizens must fight for their own basic rights, those same citizens are not able to stand up and fight for the protection of animals and the environment, everyone suffers.
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Updates on Griffith Park Ponies, Big Cats, & Rodeos!

December 9, 2022
Abusive pony rides in Griffith Park finally ending! Big cat public safety act passes both houses; now on its way to President Biden for his signature! & L.A. Ordinance to curb rodeos passes committee vote; heads to full city council in January!
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#GivingTuesday! Please donate and help us save animals!

November 29, 2022
For Giving Tuesday, Donate to Prevent Cruelty and Give Animals a Better Life! Wondering where to direct your end-of-year donations? Please consider us!
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2023 Pet Lover's Grant Applications are Due Soon!

November 22, 2022
More Spay & Neuter funds are available! Also, we need your help!
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Join Jane Fonda and Lily Tromlin in supporting Judie Mancuso for Assembly

October 26, 2022
Jane knows firsthand that I will always fight to protect our environment, which is why she has endorsed my candidacy and invited me to participate in the Grace and Frankie Live Reunion fundraiser this Friday, October 28th at 5 PM!
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Video of last Candidate Forum and final one you can join via Zoom tomorrow!

October 11, 2022
Just in case you missed it, we have video of the Assembly District #72 Candidate Forum that was held in Newport Beach on September 22nd! Please watch Judie Mancuso talk about the issues!
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The California Cruelty-Free Cosmetic Act is SAVED!

September 30, 2022
Because of YOUR voice and the advocacy efforts of Social Compassion in Legislation and our coalition, California’s groundbreaking 2018 law – and similar laws on the books in eight other states – are saved!
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