Four new animal protection bills set to become Illinois law

Four new animal protection bills set to become Illinois law

Humane Society Legislative Fund releases 2023 Illinois Scorecard, grading lawmakers’ efforts

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 29, 2023)—Today, the Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) released its 2023 Illinois Humane Scorecard that grades Illinois lawmakers on their efforts to promote animal welfare during the 2023 session, including four new animal protection bills set to become law.

Humane groups denounce USDA plan to withdraw 2017 rule to protect horses

Humane groups denounce USDA plan to withdraw 2017 rule to protect horses

Animal advocates urge swift implementation of strong new rule 

WASHINGTON (July 21, 2023)—The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund have denounced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposal to withdraw a regulation to protect horses from the cruel and unlawful practice of “soring”, with no commitment to a timeline for implementing increased protections through a new proposed rule.