SAVING AND PROTECTING ANIMALS. ONE LAW AT A TIME.

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October 7, 2026
| Capitol Weekly
For most animal lovers, their dogs, cats or other four-legged critters are viewed as nothing less than valued members...
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October 3, 2026
| Contra Costa News
Animals rescued from abuse and neglect will have a clearer path out of crowded shelters and into safe homes under a new law signed by Governor Gavin...
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September 26, 2026
| LA Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed legislation that seeks to remove abused and neglected animals from crowded municipal shelters during their owners’ criminal cases, according to the bill’s backers...
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September 24, 2026
| Sierra Sun Times
Assembly Bill (AB) 1999, authored by Assemblymember Kalra (D-San José), has been signed into law by Governor Newsom. AB 1999 makes common-sense changes to veterinary care statute to better protect the...
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July 21, 2026
| Spectrum One
A UC Davis study found cattle DNA in 72% of wolf scat collected from two packs, noting wolves have returned after an 87-year absence to landscapes with fewer wild prey than elsewhere in North America...
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June 24, 2026
| OC Register
What happens to animals involved in active animal cruelty cases? California legislators are considering whether they are finding loving homes quickly enough. Assembly Bill 2344 — the Rehome Abused Animals Act ...
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June 24, 2026
| The Sun
California lawmakers are considering a bill that would fast-track adoptions for abused animals. The idea is to avoid lengthy stays in shelters that “puts a roadblock to their recovery,” Assemblymember Matt Haney ...
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June 16, 2026
| The Voice
San Francisco Assemblyman Matt Haney joined Los Angeles animal welfare advocates, prosecutors, and lawmakers on Monday to push legislation aimed at reducing...
<a href="https://thevoicesf.org/haney-bill-aims-to-expedite-adoption-of-animals-rescued-from-abuse/">Haney bill aims to expedite adoption of animals rescued from abuse</a>
June 15, 2026
| Los Angeles Magazine
On Monday, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, alongside San Francisco Assemblymember Matt Haney and animal welfare advocates...
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June 15, 2026
| NBC, Los Angeles
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, Assemblymember Matt Haney and animal welfare advocates will promote legislation on Monday that would streamline...
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June 16, 2026
| Press Release
Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D – Los Angeles County) introduced The Keeping Pets and Families Together Act that would establish a program within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to encourage the ...
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June 9, 2026
| Down Town Los Angeles News
The California State Assembly unanimously approved Assembly Bill 2344, known as the Justice for Seized Animals Act, in a 78-0 vote last week ...
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May 29, 2026
| Press Release
The California State Assembly unanimously approved Assembly Bill 2344, known as the Justice for Seized Animals Act, in a 78-0 vote earlier this week, advancing legislation aimed at strengthening protections for ...
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May 27, 2026
| Westside Current
LOS ANGELES — A bill backed by the County District Attorney’s Office would allow abused animals seized in criminal cases to be placed in permanent homes sooner, rather than spending months — or even years — in...
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May 26, 2026
| My LA News
A bill co-sponsored by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office that would allow abused animals seized in criminal investigations to be adopted more quickly passed the state Assembly unanimously Tuesday...
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May 26, 2026
| KESQ
A bill co-sponsored by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office that would allow abused animals seized in criminal investigations to be ...
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May 14, 2026
| Daily Republic
"Right now, these vulnerable animals are required to stay in shelters for prolonged periods of time as further evidence for courts to use during ongoing animal cruelty ...
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May 13, 2026
| Local News Matters
Assemblymember Matt Haney, D-San Francisco, has introduced legislation aimed at speeding up the transfer of abused animals from shelters into foster homes...
<a href="https://localnewsmatters.org/2026/05/13/haney-legislation-would-speed-transfer-of-abused-animals-into-foster-adoptive-homes/">Haney legislation would speed transfer of abused animals into foster, adoptive homes</a>
May 13, 2026
| SF Gate
Assemblymember Matt Haney, D-San Francisco, has introduced legislation aimed at speeding up the transfer of abused animals from shelters into foster homes or permanent care while...
<a href="https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/regional-sf-assemblymember-pushes-for-speedy-22256994.php">Regional: Sf Assemblymember Pushes For Speedy Transfer Of Abused Animals To Foster Homes</a>
May 3, 2026
| Contra Costa News
Assemblymember Matt Haney (D–San Francisco) introduced AB 2344, a bill to streamline the process for abused animals in animal cruelty cases to get into safe environments...
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