AB1482Introduced in the Assembly
Bowie’s Law: animals: adoption, shelter overcrowding, and breeding.
Introduced by Leticia Castillo, District 58
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to add Section 32005 to, and to add and repeal Section 32006 of, the Food and Agricultural Code, and to amend Sections 122045 and 122055 of, and to add Section 122111 to, the Health and Safety Code, relating to animals.
Where it stands
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
February 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · April 29, 2025
17
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
18 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Hadwick | 1 | Absent |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Yes |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
| Lori Wilson | 11 | Yes |
| Rebecca Bauer-Kahan | 16 | Yes |
| Juan Alanis | 22 | Yes |
| Marc Berman | 23 | Yes |
| Patrick Ahrens | 26 | Yes |
| Gail Pellerin | 28 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
Read first time.
Referred to Com. on B. & P.
Assembly Rule 47.1 invoked. (Castillo).
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (April 29).
Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 1627.)
In committee: Held under submission.
Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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