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Florida Bills Would Strengthen Penalties for Animal Sexual Abuse, Other Animal-Related Crimes
Legislation would increase penalties for the sexual abuse of animals and address additional animal-related offenses. -
Oppose: SJR 3 Puts Ohio Wildlife in Danger (Ohio)
Ohio Senate Joint Resolution 3 would allow for hunting and fishing using inhumane “traditional” hunting and trapping methods and mandate hunting and fishing as a “preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife.” -
Funds to Care for Animal Cruelty Victims (New Jersey)
Currently, New Jersey animal care agencies bear the cost of caring for animal cruelty victims, an expense that can be financially overwhelming. The Cost of Care bill would address this problem. -
Laws in favor of court-ordered psych evaluations copy
2020 U.S. Animal Protection Laws State Rankings -
Protect Domestic Animals from Cruel Conditions with Civil Citations (Massachusetts)
Allows Massachusetts law enforcement officers to remediate situations involving animals kept in cruel conditions by issuing civil citations. -
Oppose: Pet Protection Act (Florida)
Would preempt new local retail sales bans for cats and dogs and would also prohibit municipalities from enacting any further safeguards against puppy and kitten mills. (SB 994/HB 849) -
Upgrading Standards for Hens Used by the Egg Industry (Massachusetts)
Improves conditions for hens used by the egg industry by mandating that they be able to engage in certain vital natural and expands coverage to hens whose eggs are used for egg products commonly used by cafeterias and fast food chains -
The Humane Cosmetics Act (Federal)
Substantially restricts the use of animal testing for cosmetic products -
Protecting Puppies and Kittens (Massachusetts)
Known as the “Puppies and Kittens Bill,” this proposed legislation would establish or update several critical protections for puppies, kittens, and their guardians. -
Retail Pet Sale Ban (Florida)
This bill would prohibit pet stores from selling dogs and cats. Instead, stores would be able to partner with animal shelters and rescue organizations to offer animals for adoption.
