Update: This bill failed to pass before the session ended.
Update (May 5, 2014): S. 6613 was amended on the Senate floor. See the italicized portion of the Bill Description below for more details.
Bill Description:
Prohibits the possession and harboring of killer whales in aquariums and sea parks.[teaserbreak]
This prohibition does not apply to harboring or possessing an injured killer whale for the purpose of performing emergency care or rehabilitation.
Background:
For more information on why this bill is necessary, read Born Free USA’s blog on the documentary Blackfish, which exposed the deep inhumanity inherent in keeping killer whales captive.