Sen. Liias bill banning certain animals from traveling acts signed into law

Sen. Liias bill banning certain animals from traveling acts signed into law

Legislation banning the use of some animals in traveling acts was signed into law Tuesday. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), prohibits traveling acts like circuses from using...

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs law that mandates adoption of test animals before euthanasia

Gov. Jared Polis has signed a bipartisan bill into law that requires medical research facilities to put test dogs and cats up for adoption before euthanizing them.

Lions, tigers, bears, and more banned from Washington circuses under new bill

Washington state has passed a bill that prohibits the use of elephants, bears, wild cats, and nonhuman primates in circuses and other traveling shows. In a significant move hailed by animal welfare advocates, Washington has become the 12th state to outlaw the exploitation of several wild animal species in circuses and traveling exhibitions. The newly passed legislation, Senate Bill 5065, championed by Senator Marko Liias (D-21), garnered biparti…

Sen. Liias bill banning certain animals from traveling acts signed into law - Lynnwood Today

Gov. Bob Ferguson signs Senate Bill 5065, April 22, 2025, relating to prohibiting the use of certain animals in traveling animal acts. Primary sponsor: Sen. Marko Liias (third from left). (Photo courtesy of Washington State Democrats) Legislation banning the use of some animals in traveling acts was signed into law Tuesday. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), prohibits traveling acts like circuses from using elephants, bears, ti…