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Join SCIL at UCLA on the Alternative Protein Innovation Hearing & Reception

October 17, 2025
The California Assembly is focusing on alternative protein innovation—a vital step toward meeting the world’s growing demand for protein in a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate way.
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AB 478, (FOUND) Act, signed into law by Governor Newsom!

October 13, 2025
AB 478 gives local jurisdictions and the Office of Emergency Services a mandate to be ready when disaster strikes, so that animals are treated with the urgency and care they deserve.
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SCIL's Tribute to Former Board Member, Diane Keaton

October 11, 2025
Social Compassion in Legislation mourns the loss of our dear friend and former board member, Diane Keaton, whose compassion and dedication to animals inspired everyone around her.
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Newsom signed SB 221 into law! This law protects stalking victims and their pets.

October 10, 2025
SB 221 strengthens protections for stalking victims by making it a crime not only to threaten or harass a person, but also to threaten their pets.
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Join SCIL at UCLA on Alternative Protein Innovation October 23rd!

October 10, 2025
Join Social Compassion in Legislation at the Assembly Select Committee on Alternative Protein Innovation hearing at UCLA’s Royce Hall. SCIL will host a social hour featuring food by Vurger Guyz.
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New Podcast Out - a Fun and Engaging Interview with Judie!

September 24, 2025
On Hilary Pickles' new podcast with her dear friend Myra Mae Platt, they get the inside scoop on what it takes to be a woman spearheading animal protection laws in California.
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Now is the time to contact the Governor to sign AB 478 into law!

September 15, 2025
Now is the time to contact the Governor to sign AB 478 into law! When you call, please say: Your name, city, and that you strongly urge the Governor to sign AB 478 into law.
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AB 478 passes the full Senate and Assembly concurrence vote!

September 12, 2025
AB 478 will be transmitted to the Governor within approximately the next 24 hours. In the meantime, if you haven't already, please contact the Governor for SB 221.
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Contact the Governor To Sign SB 221 Into Law Protecting Animals From Stalkers

September 9, 2025
SB 221, passed its final hurdle in the legislature with a Senate concurrence vote of 39-0. Now is the time to contact the Governor to sign SB 221 into law!
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SB 221 Passes Full Assembly - Call Needed for AB 478 - Still Need Help for Two Dogs!

September 3, 2025
When you call your Senator, please say: Your name, city, and that you strongly support AB 478. The FOUND Act, establish procedures and a designated hotline to help residents evacuated with pets.
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Update on Suspense File Bills, Latest OC Register Article on the State of Dog Rescues

August 29, 2025
AB 478 (Zbur) and SB 221 (Ochoa Bogh), made it out of suspense and are headed to the full Senate and Assembly for a vote, and then to the Governor’s desk!
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SB 221 (Ochoa Bogh) & AB 347 (Kalra) are now on the Appropriations Suspense Files!

August 20, 2025
the Chairs need to hear from you before the August 29th suspense hearing where they will announce which bills live or die!
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AB 478 (Zbur) & AB 631 (Lee) are now on the Senate Appropriations Suspense File!

August 19, 2025
Now that AB 478 and AB 631 are on the suspense file, the Chair needs to hear from you before the August 28th suspense hearing where they will announce which bills live or die!
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Four bills going to respective Appropriations Committees, please make calls now!

August 12, 2025
Please call your federal Senators and House Representative to stop the plan to kill 500,000 barred owls!
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Call Now to support five sponsored bills going to their Committees.

July 21, 2025
If you’d like to share why any of the bills are especially meaningful to you, feel free—but a simple show of support is powerful. Let your voice be heard!
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SB 221 and AB 793 both pass their respective hearings

July 16, 2025
Pet Stalking Bill passes the Assembly Public Safety Committee. Fairness to Dogs & Community Safety Act (Conan's Law), passes the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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AB 478 and AB 631 pass the Senate Business and Professions Committee Unanimously!

July 14, 2025
The bills will next be voted on in the Senate Appropriations Committee, then to the Senate Floor, and then to the Governor's desk for signature into law.
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AB 478 Passes Senate Governmental Organization Committee!

July 8, 2025
AB 478 will ensure that pet parents can rescue animals left behind in evacuated areas. This Bill also directs cities and counties to establish a designated hotline for evacuees.
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Public voice still needed for AB 478, The FOUND Act

July 2, 2025
The FOUND Act (Friends of Oreo Uniting During Disasters) will be voted on in the Senate Committee on Governmental Organization on Tuesday, July 8th at 9am!
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Call Now! To the Senate Education Committee to Support AB 347

June 25, 2025
The bill is in the Senate and we need your calls again. This bill will support more inclusive, trauma-informed classrooms and prevent the needless deaths of thousands of animals each year.
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