Legislation

Strengthening Laws that Protect Animals and Striking Down Laws Hurting Animals

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The Animal Legal Defense Fund works at the federal, state and local levels to advance important legislation. We advocate for laws that promote or protect the lives and interests of animals, and we oppose legislation that would be detrimental to animals’ well-being.

We also work closely with the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s other programs to identify opportunities to create model legislation that address strategic legal issues in the areas of civil and criminal law, and monitor legislation that impacts animals at the federal, state, and local levels.

Federal Bills

Goldie’s Act (Federal)

Amend the AWA to increase USDA enforcement of violations

Named for a golden retriever, Goldie’s Act would amend the AWA to require the USDA enforce strengthened regulations set forth in the proposed bill.

The Humane Cosmetics Act (Federal)

Federal Legislation

Substantially restricts the use of animal testing for cosmetic products

The Healthy Future Students and Earth Act Would Expand Student Access to Healthful Foods

Federal Legislation

The Healthy Future Students and Earth Act would provide grant funding to schools wishing to expand student access to these plant-based food options.

Oppose: The EATS Act Would Undermine State Farmed Animal Protection Laws

Federal Legislation

The EATS Act would undermine states’ ability to enact laws affecting agricultural practices, jeopardizing numerous state-level farmed animal protection laws.

SEE ALL FEDERAL BILLS →

State Bills

Location

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California (1)

Connecticut (1)

Florida (5)

Hawaii (2)

Illinois (2)

Massachusetts (12)

New Jersey (4)

New Mexico (1)

New York (6)

North Carolina (1)

Ohio (1)

Oregon (3)

Rhode Island (2)

Texas (2)

Vermont (1)

Retail Pet Sale Ban (New York)

Puppy Mill Pipeline Act (S.1130/A.4283)

Prohibits the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits in retail stores

Judiciary ‘Minibus’ Animal Protection Bill (Massachusetts)

An Act Addressing Investigations of Reports of Animal Abuse and Neglect (S.2672)

Proposed omnibus bill includes provisions to prevent animal suffering in four ways.

Ban Predatory Lending Related to Companion Animal Sales (California)

An act to add Section 22348 to the Financial Code, relating to consumer loans (A.B. 2380)

This California state bill prohibits the financing of purchases of dogs and cats, often used in the sale of animals bred in puppy or kitten mills and sold online.