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The California Animal Protection Enforcement Act (California)
California bill would clarify the authority of SPCAs to use civil enforcement to prevent the violation of state animal protection laws -
Fund the study and creation of wildlife crossings (New Mexico)
Will establish a wildlife corridor fund to be administered by New Mexico’s Department of Transportation -
An Act to Prohibit Wagering On Simulcast Greyhound Races (Colorado)
Protects greyhounds from racing by ending off-track betting on greyhound races that are conducted at, and simulcast from, a track outside of Colorado. -
Protecting Animals from Sexual Abuse (New Mexico)
Creates the crime of bestiality and establishes a post-conviction animal possession ban, among other provisions -
Consider Companion Animals’ Interests in Determining Custody (Rhode Island)
An Act Relating to Domestic Relations — Divorce and Separation would require courts to consider important factors relating to an animal’s interests in awarding sole or joint custody of a companion animal in divorce or separation proceedings. -
Protect Wildlife with Safe Crossings (Massachusetts)
Requires study of the feasibility of and creating an action plan for wildlife crossings projects in the Commonwealth -
An Act Relating to the Sale of Dogs and Cats by Pet Stores (Texas)
A proposed bill in Texas would prohibit pet stores across the state from selling dogs and cats. Instead, stores would be encouraged to partner with animal shelters and rescue organizations to offer animals for adoption. -
An Act Prohibiting the Removal of Claws from Cats (New Hampshire)
New Hampshire lawmakers are considering a ban on declawing, a surgical procedure in which all or part of the last bone in a cat’s toes is amputated. Declawing can have lifelong medical implications and adversely affect behavior. -
Pet Animal Ownership In Housing (Colorado)
The Colorado Pet Animal Ownership in Housing bill, H.B. 1068, contains several provisions to increase protections for both companion animals and their families.
