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Humane Protection of Animals Act (Massachusetts)
The Humane Protection of Animals Act (S.1142/H.1718) contains a collection of provisions that strengthen and clarify Massachusetts’ animal cruelty laws. -
Promote Alternatives to Cosmetics and Product Testing on Animals (Massachusetts)
Bill would require manufacturers and their contract testing facilities to use methods that replace animal testing of products and ingredients for cosmetics, household cleaners, and industrial chemicals. -
Animal Possession Ban (Massachusetts)
Bars people convicted of animal cruelty from possessing, adopting, or fostering animals for at least five years after their release from custody -
Ensure That Dogs and Their Families Can Stay Together (Massachusetts)
Expands access to housing by prohibiting certain discriminatory policies for tenants, residents, homeowners, and renters based on their dog’s breed and by helping ensure families can be housed together with companion animals during a state of emergency -
Cat Declawing Ban (Virginia)
Virginia lawmakers are considering prohibiting cat declawing, the surgical amputation of all or part of the last bone in a cat’s toes. It can have lifelong medical implications and stops a cat from exhibiting natural behaviors. -
Recognizing Animal Sentience (New York City)
New York City Resolution 260 will officially recognize “that animals are sentient beings entitled to respect and consideration, protection from abuse, neglect and cruelty, and the maximization of their welfare.” -
Banning Cat Declawing (Delaware)
Delaware lawmakers are considering banning cat declawing, a surgical procedure in which all or part of the last bone in a cat’s toes is amputated. It can have lifelong medical implications and stops a cat from exhibiting natural behaviors. -
Prohibit Cat Declawing (California)
California could become the next state to ban declawing, a surgical procedure in which all or part of the last bone in a cat’s toes is amputated. It can have lifelong medical implications and prevents cats from performing natural behaviors. -
Judiciary ‘Minibus’ Animal Protection Bill (Massachusetts)
Proposed omnibus bill includes provisions to prevent animal suffering in four ways. -
Banning the Sale of Foie Gras (Portland, OR)
Would prohibit the sale or provision of certain products made by force-feeding ducks and geese.
