Legislation News
AB 2296, UC-Sponsord Legislation Passes Assembly
may 20, 2008
On May 19, 2008, AB 2296 (Mullin) UC-Sponsored legislation passed the Assembly by a unanimous vote on 76-0. AB 2296, the California Animal Enterprise Protection Act, would give certain protections to university faculty and staff who use animals in their research. UC is sposoring this legislation as a response to recent acts of violence against University of California faculty and staff by animal rights extremists.
These attacks are increasing in frequency and severity. UC personnel continue to be targets of arson, bombings, vandalism, intimidation, harassment, and other similar acts, both at work and at home. While UC passionately and unequivocally supports the civil and free expression of views, including those that oppose the use of animals in research, the University will not tolerate such acts of violence and harassment. UC is sponsoring Assembly Bill 2296 (Mullin) to help ensure the safety of its campuses and its personnel.
Highlights of AB 2296
- AB 2296 is modeled after state and federal law that protects animal researchers, public officials and reproductive health workers.
- It allows local authorities to better prevent, investigate and prosecute those persons who practice intimidation, harassment and violence.
- It increases penalties for intentional economic damage and disruption, and for intentionally causing bodily harm or placing a person in reasonable fear of death or bodily harm.
For more information about animal research at UCLA, click here.
For more information about the current status of AB 2296, click here. |
