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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. -
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. -
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) -
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. -
Collaborative Response Project
The Collaborative Response Project supports a multidisciplinary response to animal crime through a partnership between local law enforcement agencies and a community veterinarian. -
Critical Caselaw: What’s an Animal’s Life Worth?
Join Animal Legal Defense Fund Staff Attorney Ariel Flint for a discussion about damages and valuation in tort cases involving companion animals.October 6, 2021 Webinar -
Challenging the Government’s Censorship of Animal Advocates’ Speech on Social Media
The Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a lawsuit on behalf of animal advocates who’ve been prevented from posting critical comments regarding animal experimentation on the Health and Human Services (HHS) otherwise public social media pages. The HHS is primarily charged with funding and promoting research on animals. -
New Jersey: Ask Your Legislators to Protect Animal Cruelty Victims!
Tell legislators that you support a bill that would create a Courtroom Animal Advocate Program (CAAP) in New Jersey.September 20, 2021 Action Alert -
New Arizona Law Distinguishes Companion Animals From Other Tenant Property
“Matthew’s Law” allows landlords to enter a rental unit to retrieve companion animals in the event a tenant dies or becomes incapacitated. It also requires landlords to request an emergency contact for tenants who live with companion animals.