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MA H901

MA H901
Protecting research animals

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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
07/12/2022
Crossed Over
07/11/2022
Passed
07/26/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/04/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the adoption of certain research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill amends Massachusetts law to require research facilities and product testing facilities to make a reasonable effort to offer dogs and cats used in research or testing for adoption to an individual, animal shelter, or animal rescue organization, unless the animal poses a health or safety risk. The bill outlines specific requirements and guidelines for these adoptions, including that the facilities should prioritize permanent adoptions and carefully vet potential adopters. The bill also specifies that the facilities do not incur any liability or duty of care related to the adopted animals. Additionally, the bill exempts newborn dogs and cats in need of maternal care from the adoption requirement.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (41)

Carolyn Dykema (D)*,  Jim Arciero (D),  John Barrett (D),  Pete Capano (D),  Josh Cutler (D),  Carol Doherty (D),  Dan Donahue (D),  Michelle DuBois (D),  Pat Duffy (D),  Lori Ehrlich (D),  Kim Ferguson (R),  Sean Garballey (D),  Colleen Garry (D),  Tami Gouveia (D),  Pat Haddad (D),  Rich Haggerty (D),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Vanna Howard (D),  Steven Howitt (R),  Jack Lewis (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Elizabeth Malia (D),  Paul Mark (D),  Patrick O'Connor (R),  Steve Owens (D),  Dave Robertson (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Jeff Roy (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Jon Santiago (D),  Adam Scanlon (D),  Paul Schmid (D),  Dan Sena (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  Bruce Tarr (R),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Tommy Vitolo (D),  Steve Xiarhos (R), 

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 149 of the Acts of 2022 (on 08/04/2022)
(8 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H901
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H901.pdf
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