According to the lawmakers, their legislative package—Senate Bill 312,Bill 506 and Assembly Bill 519–is a direct response to a damning exposé by the Los Angeles Times. A lifelong animal lover, Bennett frames this issue not just as a matter of policy but as a personal crusade. The bills tackle the “puppy mill pipeline” from multiple angles, creating a comprehensive framework that is dif­ficult for bad actors to circumvent. Bennett’s AB 506 is particularly cru­cial in this regard. By mandat­ing transparency from the outset and ensuring buyers can recoup their mon­ey, AB 506 puts the power back in the consumer’s hands.