Bipartisan Pet Protection Bills Advance in California Legislature

One bill requires shelters to publish the number of animals scheduled for euthanasia and kennel space available.

State Sen. Janet Nguyen speaks at a press conference for legislation protecting pets at the Capitol on April 22, 2024. Flanking her are Sen. Josh Newman, left, and Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times

SACRAMENTO—Three bills aimed at improving the quality of life for pets in California passed the Senate’s Business, Professions, and Economic Development Committee April 22.

All three measures will next be heard by the Appropriations Committee after clearing their first legislative hurdle, including two bipartisan proposals introduced by Republican Sen. Janet Nguyen, Senate Bills 1459 and 1478.