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MA H966

Concerning the use of animals in product testing


summary

Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the use of animals in product testing. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits manufacturers and contract testing facilities in Massachusetts from using traditional animal testing methods when a valid alternative test method exists, except for medical research purposes. The bill requires the Commissioner of the Department of Public Health to promulgate regulations to implement, enforce, and administer this new requirement, including establishing standards for alternative test methods to ensure safety and comparable validity of results to traditional animal test methods. The Commissioner must consider the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development's Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals when establishing these standards. The bill also sets timelines for the implementation of the new requirements.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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