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Circus bans passed in Cincinnati, OH, and Topsfield, MA!
3 June 2019 · 0 comments

Momentum to stop circus suffering is growing, with new local bans in Ohio and Massachusetts.

TEAPSPA reintroduced in Congress!
15 May 2019 · 4 comments

On May 21, 2019, Representatives Grijalva (D-AZ) and Schweikert (R-AZ) reintroduced the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA; HR 2863), to end the use of wild and exotic animals in traveling shows in the US.

California circus ban bill now in the Assembly!
30 March 2019 · 2 comments

The Circus Cruelty Prevention Act (SB313) seeks to ban wild animal circus acts across California.

New bill to ban traveling animal acts in Pennsylvania!
29 March 2019 · 2 comments

Recently introduced by Rep. Melissa Shusterman, HB996 already has 32 cosponsors!

Connecticut considers wild animal circus ban!
1 February 2019 · 1 comment

Connecticut is the latest state to put forward proposals to end traveling wild animal acts. Four bills – HB5024, HB5248, HB6001, and HB6017 – have been introduced and are now before the Joint Environment Committee.

Ferndale first city in Michigan to ban wild circus animal acts!
8 January 2019 · 0 comments

Ferndale has made history by becoming the first city in Michigan to ban the use of wild/exotic animals in displays and performances! There are now 92 jurisdictions in 32 US states with restrictions on wild/exotic animal circus acts in place.