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A Bill to Ban the Sale of Fur Products (Hawaii)
This bill would ban the sale of new fur products in Hawaii, reducing the demand driving the fur industry. -
Cat Declawing Ban (Illinois)
This bill would prohibit cat declawing in Illinois, with an exemption for the rare cases when the surgery is performed for a legitimate therapeutic purpose. -
An Act Relative to Pesticides (Massachusetts)
This amendment in the state budget bill for fiscal year 2024, H.3900, will prioritize science-based animal management and reduce the use of rodenticides. -
Protecting Companion Animals in Hot Cars (Nevada)
This bill protects Good Samaritans who rescue domestic companion animals from motor vehicles by granting civil immunity under certain circumstances. “Good Samaritan” laws like this one have been enacted in multiple states and require rescuers to take a num -
A Bill to Eliminate Avoided Methane Credit for Animal Agriculture Facilities (California)
State bill would direct the California Air Resources Board to eliminate "avoided methane credits" for factory farms that apply to profit from their methane emissions through the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. -
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 -
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. -
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.”
