Meet Michael Vick, animal rights activist.

Given his past — conviction for his role in a dogfighting ring in 2007 and almost two years spent in prison — this is a turnaround of major proportions. Just after he signed with the Steelers to be their backup quarterback this year, Vick told local media “the only thing I can do is try to inform the masses of kids to not go down the same road I went down.”

Now he and Pennsylvania kids are walking the same road. He is scheduled to meet Tuesday with state lawmakers on behalf of House Bill 1516, which would give police the authority to rescue dogs and cats from cars due to unsafe temperatures. He will be accompanied by schoolchildren from Harrisburg, Pa., when he calls on legislators.

“I know that I’m an unlikely advocate,” Vick told Deadspin through a representative. “I was part of the problem. Now, my perspective can help reach people that activists can’t reach. I can help others become agents of change.”

This isn’t the first time lobbying for Vick. He publicly supported the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, which President Obama signed in 2014.

“All animals require kindness and respect,” Vick said. “They depend on us, like children depend on us. Many animal welfare bills across the nation do not get enough attention to pass. We can change that.”