New Jersey Assembly Bill 5236 would prohibit confining a pregnant pig or a calf raised for veal in a manner that would prevent them from lying down, standing up, or turning around freely.
New Jersey Bill Would Restrict Confinement of Animals Raised for Food
New York Considers Ban on Confinement of Animals Used in Agriculture
New York Assembly Bill 475 would prohibit confining a pregnant pig, a calf raised for veal, or egg-laying hens in a manner that would prevent them from lying down, standing up, or turning around freely.
Justice Department Endorses Lawsuit Challenging Prop 12
The United States Justice Department has filed an amicus brief in a case challenging California’s Proposition 12, arguing that the measure regulates extraterritorially, in violation of the Commerce Clause.
New York Considers Regulating Live Animal Markets and Import of Certain Wildlife
New York Assembly Bill A11144 proposes to require the department of agriculture to promulgate regulations regarding the operation of live animal markets and the import of certain wildlife into the state.
Ninth Circuit Upholds California Prop 12
A three judge Ninth Circuit panel has upheld California’s Proposition 12, which requires meat producers who wish to sell their products in California to abide by the state’s standards of production.
New York Considers Requiring Egg Producers to go Cage Free
New York Assembly Bill 11041 would require that eggs sold for human consumption in the state (even if produced out of state) be produced using only cage-free housing systems.
New Jersey Proposes Criminalizing Confinement of Pregnant Pigs
New Jersey Assembly No. 4439 would make confining a pregnant pig in farrowing crate or in another way that prevents her from turning around or fully extending her limbs a disorderly persons offense, subject to a fine of between $250 and $1000 dollars.
Colorado Bans Cages for Egg-Laying Hens
Governor Jared Polis has signed HB20-1343 into law, making Colorado the sixth state to ban confinement for egg-laying hens, including the sale of eggs produced by hens kept in confinement. The measure goes into effect on January 1, 2023.
Colorado Bans Cages for Egg-Laying Hens
Governor Jared Polis signed HB20-1343 into law, making Colorado the sixth state to ban confinement for egg-laying hens, including the sale of eggs produced by hens kept in confinement. The measure goes into effect on January 1, 2023.
Animal Outlook Sues Salmon Factory Farm
Animal Outlook has filed suit alleging that Cooke Aquaculture’s sustainability claims deceive and mislead consumers.