Stop Circus Suffering

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

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 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.

Governor Ige signs legislation banning import of wild animals for entertainment.

New Jersey has made history, becoming the first US state to pass a ban on wild animal circus acts.

The second city in the state to pass such a ban, Bridgeport was where PT Barnum lived and is buried.