Lawmakers at the state and federal levels can change the lives of animals for better or worse – and we have the power to decide who fills those elected seats of power. Humane World Action Fund is releasing its first-ever Arizona Humane Scorecard to help animal advocates evaluate their current representatives’ track record on animal protection.
Arizona scorecard grades lawmakers on animal protection votes in state legislature
Humane World Action Fund’s first-ever state report highlights bipartisan cooperation on strengthening animal cruelty laws and blocking anti-animal legislation
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Today, Humane World Action Fund (formerly the Humane Society Legislative Fund) released the 2025 Nevada Humane Scorecard— the first of its kind issued in the state by the organization. We encourage Nevadans to review their representatives’ scores and take action to support elected officials who pushed three pro-animal bills over the finish line this session.
New Nevada scorecard grades lawmakers on animal welfare votes in state legislature
Humane World Action Fund’s first-ever state report highlights bipartisan progress on pet protection, anti-cruelty reforms and housing access
The state of Washington’s 2025 legislative session, which adjourned in late April, ushered in groundbreaking victories for both companion animals and wildlife. The legislature adopted powerful upgrades to laws addressing animal abuse. But to fully understand the overall progress made for animals, we took a close look at the actions taken by each state lawmaker. Today, we ask our supporters to do the same.
Washington sets national example on animal protections as lawmakers earn top grades
Bipartisan support drives groundbreaking year for animal welfare with bans on animals in circuses, stronger cruelty laws and emergency pet sheltering
Animal welfare victory threatened as Trump administration targets voter-approved cage-free laws
Legal and animal welfare experts available for interviews on DOJ lawsuit against California’s Proposition 12
WASHINGTON (July 10, 2025)—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, issued the following statements regarding the U.S. Department of Justice filing a lawsuit against California’s Proposition 12.
Following landmark victories for animals, Colorado Humane Scorecard reveals legislators’ records on animal protection
New laws target wildlife trafficking, puppy mills, breed bias and give lab animals a path to adoption
DENVER, Co. (July 08, 2025)—Today, Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society Legislative Fund, released its 2025 Colorado Humane Scorecard. The scorecard grades state lawmakers on their actions to advance animal protection during the most recent legislative session and marks its second year of publication.
The 2025 Colorado state legislative session, which adjourned in May, brought key victories for companion animals, animals used in laboratory research and testing, and threatened and endangered wildlife. As we celebrate this progress, we ask our readers in Colorado—did your lawmakers choose to support these protections for animals? And if not, what can we do to engage them in the future?
