NABR Animal Law §ection - 2002 Ballot Initiatives

– Arkansas had a new felony anti-cruelty statute placed directly before the voters. The state’s Farm Bureau and other organizations became active on this issue and the proposal was defeated.

– Florida approved a ballot initiative prohibit the use of gestation crates for pregnant sows. This ballot initiative was the first Florida state proposal to address animal welfare and the first state initiative addressing farm animals. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) was one of the key supporters of this initiative.

– Georgia approved a measure to create a specialty license plate to fund statewide spay/neuter programs.

FEDERAL LEGISLATION

(current congressional session)
Bills Introduced
New Laws Enacted
Private Right of Action &
Standing under AWA

STATE ACTIVITIES

Animal Cruelty
Ownership v. Guardianship
Personhood for Animals
Pet Custody Disputes
Pet Trusts

Tort Law
Overview
Non-Economic Damages
Emotional Distress
Loss of Companionship
Primary Interests of a Chimp
Veterinarian Malpractice

Ballot Initiatives
Summary

EDUCATION

Dissection

Law Schools
Animal Law Courses
Student Groups

BAR ASSOCIATIONS

American Bar Association
State Bar Associations
Local/Regional Bar Associations

RESOURCES

News Articles
Law Review Articles
International Trends
Events
Quotes
Bibliography
Advocacy Links