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Banning Coyote Killing Contests (Oregon)
Killing contests refer to events or tournaments where participants compete to kill as many animals as possible during a specified time period. Cash and prizes are awarded to those who kill the most animals or the largest or smallest animal. -
The Traveling Exotic Animal Safety Protection Act (Colorado)
The Traveling Animal Protection Act bans the use of certain wild animals, including big cats, bears, nonhuman primates, and elephants, in entertainment performances in circuses and traveling shows. -
Protecting Animals Used in Circuses (Connecticut)
Prohibits the use of certain animals in circuses and traveling shows -
Gestation and Veal Crate Ban (New Jersey)
A.1970/S.1298 would ban gestation crates and veal crates, mandating mother pigs and calves have enough space to turn around freely, lie down, stand up, and fully extend their limbs. -
Empowering Local Governments to Pass ‘Rights of Nature’ Initiatives (Florida)
In 2020, Orange County, Florida passed a groundbreaking “rights of nature” initiative, the first time county voters considered this type of charter in the country. Unfortunately, the Florida state legislature enacted a statute in 2020 that contains languag -
Courtroom Animal Advocate Program (New Jersey)
Courtroom Animal Advocate Program (CAAP) laws allow advocates — supervised law students or volunteer lawyers — to advocate for animal victims in criminal cruelty cases -
Urge Craigslist to Ban Animal Posts
Join us in urging Craigslist to end all animal sales and posts on its platform. Though Craigslist’s official policy bans the sale of animals, animals continue to be advertised and purchased on Craigslist — many under the guise of the “rehoming.” -
Recognizing the Right of Waterways to Be Free of Pollution (Orange County, Florida)
Recognizes waterways in Orange County, Florida have a right to exist, flow, be protected against pollution, and maintain a healthy ecosystem
