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All news on campaigns, animal protection acts, organizational events, and any SCIL updates will be posted here.
Mar
19
2020
Labels do not save lives, let’s discuss the real issue: the wildlife trade and animal agriculture!
Today, President Trump referred to the Covid-19 virus as the “Chinese” virus. The media questioned him on whether he saw that as racist or not. His answer was “no” it wasn’t…
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Mar
13
2020
Bill Introduced to Expand California Ban on Sale of Exotic Animal Skins
AB 3143 would add specific species of stingrays to a list that already includes big cats, polar bears, dolphins, and other threatened or endangered species
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Feb
21
2020
Bill Introduced to Prohibit Possession of Hunted ‘Trophies’ of African Species in California
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…
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Feb
20
2020
Assemblymember Brian Maienschein Introduces Legislation to Protect Pets During Emergency Evacuations
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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Feb
19
2020
Bill Introduced to Mandate Transparency, Permit Community-Based Donors, and Phase-Out Captive-Colonies for Commercial Animal Blood Industry
Animal Blood Banks Currently Exclude Community-sourced “Donor” Animals, Lack Clear Veterinarian and Public Oversight
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Feb
18
2020
Bill to Ban Hunting Deer with Dogs Introduced, California to Join 39 Other States that Have Previously Banned the Cruel Practice
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…
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Feb
14
2020
Thirty-Eight Groups Send Letter To Governor Newsom Urging A Moratorium On Lethal Depredation Permits For Mountain Lions
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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Feb
12
2020
Senator Ling Ling Chang, Social Compassion in Legislation team up again on Microchipping Bill
Bill to Mandate pet microchipping aimed at reducing number of euthanized animals in shelters throughout the state. Sacramento, CA – California State Senator Ling Ling Chang(R-Diamond Bar) introduced SB 573…
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Feb
11
2020
Assemblymember Ash Kalra Introduces Bill to Make California a Leader in Race Horse Protection
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. SACRAMENTO,…
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Feb
06
2020
‘Honest Pet Provider’s Act’ the Next Step in Fight against Puppy Mills
AB 2117 Will Enhance Previous Legislation and Strengthen Enforcement
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Jan
28
2020
Assemblymember Ash Kalra Introduces Bill to Make California a Leader in Protecting Tropical Forests
If passed, AB 2002 would mandate state contracts involving forest-risk commodities only go to companies with responsible practices. SACRAMENTO, Jan. 28, 2020 – Following last year’s devastating fires in the…
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Jan
20
2020
California Plant Based Alliance Launch & Buy Tickets for SCIL Event 2/1/2020
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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Dec
30
2019
Press Release: Social compassion rolling out newly created humane education curriculum to 75 Los Angeles head start programs
Social Compassion, a 501(c)(3) organization, and sister group to the well-known animal advocacy group, Social Compassion in Legislation, has partnered with Volunteers of America – Los Angeles (VOALA) and Humane Education Advocates Reaching…
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Dec
27
2019
2 pet shops close, but dogs from ‘puppy-laundering ring’ are still being sold in California stores
The state’s groundbreaking ‘puppy mill ban,’ enacted one year ago, may need fine tuning. A legislative fix is in the works.
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Dec
23
2019
Most Influential: If animals could vote, Judie Mancuso would be president
On Jan. 1, three laws will kick in that protect non-humans. Mancuso, of Laguna Beach, started them all.
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Dec
09
2019
Animal Activist Louise Linton Joins Board of Animal Advocacy Group Social Compassion In Legislation
The actress turned animal advocate lends her support to political nonprofit organization that has extraordinary record for advancing animal protection laws in California and beyond. Press Release
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Oct
25
2019
New Federal Trade Commission complaint filed about Canada Goose’s ‘ethical sourcing’ claims
New York, NY – A complaint regarding Canada Goose Holding Inc.’s advertising practices has been filed with the Federal Trade Commission on behalf of U.S. and Canadian groups Social Compassion in Legislation, Voters…
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Oct
19
2019
Our response to misrepresentations from the group, Beagle Freedom Project, regarding SB 202 and AB 366
Sometimes multiple groups will introduce bills on the same subject. It happened this year to us with two bills. Fur sales and Blood Banks. We were working on a bill…
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Oct
14
2019
2019 Legislative Wrap-Up
You may remember we started the year with 11 sponsored bills. We want to thank each and every author for carrying these bills for us. Without their leadership and commitment,…
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Oct
13
2019
SB 202 Needs your tweet or social media support RIGHT NOW!
Governor Newsom has until midnight tonight to sign or veto… LET’S GET HIM TO SIGN! PETS ARE COMMONLY DYING FROM BLOOD SHORTAGES IN OUR STATE! Part II: INHUMANE STATE AQUATIC TOXICITY TESTING…
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