March 7, 2025

SB 221 Hearing Date

If you are in the Sacramento area and would like to attend,

PLEASE JOIN US!

Senate Public Safety Committee

Tuesday, March 25th, 9:30AM

State Capitol

1020 N Street, Room 545

SB 221, introduced by Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, is an effort to strengthen California's stalking laws to include threats made to one's pet, including service and emotional support animals, and horses. The bill originated from the advocacy of the Riverside District Attorney, which saw themselves handcuffed from prosecuting people who would threaten the life of a pet of their stalking victim. This bill would align California's stalking law with federal stalking laws. Fact Sheet

AB 347 Hearing Update

Calling All Educators & Students!

If you are in the Sacramento area and an educator or student,

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Assembly Education Committee

Wednesday, March 12th, 1:30PM

State Capitol

1021 N Street, Room 1100

AB 347, The Class (Compassionate Advancements in Science Studies) Act, authored by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), will modernize science education in the state of California by requiring teachers to inform students in writing of their right to choose a non-animal replacement, as well as present sourcing and environmental concerns about dissection upon request. This bill will support more inclusive, trauma-informed classrooms and prevent the needless and agonizing deaths of thousands of animals each year.

Dissecting animals is costly, exposes students and educators to carcinogenic chemicals, and hurts the environment. Each year in the U.S., an estimated 10 million animals are killed for dissection. Frogs are taken from the wild (a practice that disrupts ecosystems), fetal piglets are cut from the wombs of their mothers, and cats who end up on dissection trays could be someone’s lost companion. Other animals are routinely drowned or suffocated. Fact Sheet

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Now is the time for you to engage and have your voices heard! We must start gathering your support letters ASAP!

To send your support letter for all of our sponsored bills. It's easy - continue reading, and please send today! 

If you represent an organization, such as an animal rescue, veterinary clinic, or an animal or student focused group, go to our 'Send Support for an Organization' page, then:

• Click on the bills you want to support, or click the box "Click here to support ALL bills" to support them all. Then click the "Next" button at the bottom of the page.
• Fill in your information, including uploading a logo and signature, which are required by the Committees.
• Click "Send Support"!

If you want to register your support as an individual, simply go to our 'Send a Support Letter' page, and repeat the process. Note that individuals are not required to upload any kind of logo or signature.

You don't have to do anything else! We then produce your letter(s) and ensure they are received by the correct legislators and committees at the critical time in the legislative process.

***Remember, if you are an organization, you must follow the instructions to register for an organization. The committees have requirements we must fulfill in order to get your support registered in the committee analysis, which is very important. 

Alternatively, organizations can send their letter which must be on letterhead and signed as a pdf to info@socialcompassion.org

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Remember, every contribution, regardless of its size, plays a significant role in driving meaningful change and advancing our cause. We are deeply grateful for your ongoing support and belief in our mission, and together, we can make a lasting impact for the animals who need us most. Thank you for being a part of our community!

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