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California is one step closer to creating an animal abuse registry! Assemblymember Matt Haney introduced AB 2344 in March of this year which would create a statewide online animal abuse registry. The bill passed the assembly with bipartisan support and now moves to the Senate.

The bill requires adults convicted of felony animal abuse in California to register with local law enforcement for 10 years. This public registry will give shelters, rescues, and breeders a critical tool to verify backgrounds before placing vulnerable animals in a home. Additionally, the bill establishes an Animal Protection Fund to maintain the registry and help fund local spay and neuter programs. Tell your state senator to pass this important legislation!

By making serious cruelty convictions transparent, an animal abuse registry stops future suffering before another animal companion is put in danger. Individuals who have committed violent acts against animals must not be allowed to quietly adopt, purchase, or access vulnerable companions ever again.

If passed, California will become the third state in the country to establish an animal abuse registry, joining Tennessee and Florida, with a launch date set for January 1, 2028. People who have violently harmed animals should not be able to quietly adopt or buy another animal companion.

Letter to Decision Maker(s) for reference:

Decision makers: California state senators

Subject: Protect Animals Now: Support AB 2344 Animal Abuse Registry

As your constituent, I am writing to urge you to support AB 2344, legislation that would create a statewide animal abuse registry in California.

This bill would require adults convicted of felony animal abuse to register for 10 years, making critical information available to help shelters, rescues, and the public avoid placing animals with known abusers. It is a practical, preventative measure that can stop further harm before it happens.

Animal abuse is not an isolated issue. It is often linked to broader patterns of violence, and allowing known abusers continued access to vulnerable animal companions puts both animals and communities at risk. AB 2344 offers a meaningful step toward accountability and prevention.

In addition, the creation of an Animal Protection Fund to support the registry and spay and neuter programs will strengthen animal welfare efforts across the state.

California has the opportunity to lead by taking this common-sense step to protect animal companions and promote public safety. I respectfully urge you to support AB 2344.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Signed

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