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Introduced
01/16/2020
01/16/2020
In Committee
01/16/2020
01/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to protect research animals; of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals and of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to the adoption of certain research animals,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2463).
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect research animals by requiring research facilities and product testing facilities to assess the health of dogs and cats used in research and, if the animals are deemed suitable, to make a reasonable effort to offer them for adoption to individuals, animal shelters, or animal rescue organizations before euthanizing them. The bill also outlines guidelines for the adoption process, such as prioritizing permanent placements and responsible adoption practices. However, the facilities are not required to offer animals for adoption if the animals pose a risk to public health and safety or have health conditions that would adversely affect their wellbeing.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (51)
Brian Ashe (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
William Crocker (R),
Julian Cyr (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Rich Haggerty (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
James Kelcourse (R),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Dave Robertson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
John Velis (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
James Welch (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 01/16/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2463 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2463.pdf |
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