An Act Strengthening Animal Welfare Protection by Recognizing Animal Sentience and Imposing Stricter Penalties for Violation, Amending for This Purpose Republic Act No. 8485, as Amended by Republic Act No. 10631, Otherwise Known as 'the Animal Welfare Act of 1998'
The proposal would officially treat animals as sentient beings, ban animal fighting and poisoning, require humane care in government pounds, promote adoption and trap‑neuter‑vaccinate‑return programs, and increase jail time and fines for cruelty.
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SBN-1684 · Sources: BatasWatch
Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.