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August 19, 2026

AB 1999 Passes the Full Senate!

Help Us Pass AB 2344: Call Your State Senator!

Watch Senator Tim Grayson Present AB 1999 on the Senate Floor this Afternoon.

AB 1999 authored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) and cosponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation, the California Veterinary Medical Board, California Veterinary Medical Association, and the San Diego Humane Society passed the full Senate today with a unanimous vote of 38 - 0.

“Today’s unanimous Senate vote is a tremendous victory for California’s animals and the people who care for them,” said Judie Mancuso, founder and president of Social Compassion in Legislation and former Veterinary Medical Board Member. “AB 1999 tackles the veterinary access-to-care crisis from multiple angles, from expanding the veterinary workforce available to shelters to eliminating unnecessary barriers that can delay care and increase costs."

"Just as importantly, it closes a dangerous loophole that has allowed owners to perform invasive surgical procedures on their own animals with devastating consequences."

"We are incredibly grateful to Assemblymember Ash Kalra for his leadership and to our co-sponsors for working together on this comprehensive and much-needed reform.”

Find the fact sheet here for more information.

AB 1999 now goes back to the Assembly for a routine concurrence vote, then will advance to the Governor for signature. We will ask you to contact the Governor in support as well. Stay tuned!

AB 2344 authored by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) and co-sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office will be on the Senate Floor for a vote any day now.

Please call your state senator in support now! Click on the link below, then click on your Senator, go to their homepage to find their Capitol Office phone number. 


https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/


Tell them:

AB 2344 would allow prosecutors to petition the court for the forfeiture of animals seized in abuse cases when the accused owner fails to appear for a scheduled court hearing. Therefore, abused animals will not linger in the shelter for months or years! Please Vote Yes on AB 2344!

Find the fact sheet HERE.

Join Us! Saturday, September 19, 2026

Please join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, for Justice for Animals, a special evening celebrating 19 years of saving animals through groundbreaking legislation, rescue, spay and neuter programs, anti-cruelty efforts, emergency preparedness, animal shelter data research, and plant-based initiatives.

We will also honor the extraordinary leaders and advocates whose commitment has helped turn these efforts into real victories for animals.

This will be an inspiring evening with friends, supporters, elected officials, and special guests who share our determination to create a more compassionate world.

Your ticket directly supports the work ahead, and we hope you’ll be there to celebrate what we’ve accomplished together and help us continue saving animals, one law at a time.

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With tons of gratitude, Judie

Judie Mancuso, founder/CEO/president

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