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RI S2335

RI S2335
Animal Care -- Use Of Animals In Medical Training


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Introduced
02/15/2022
In Committee
02/15/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/23/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would prohibit a medical training program in this state from using a live animal while teaching medical procedures if at least one other accredited training program in the state in the same medical discipline does not use animals or there is an alternate teaching method that teaches the medical procedure or lesson without the use of an animal. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits medical training programs in the state from using live animals for teaching medical procedures if there is another accredited program in the same medical discipline that does not use animals or if there is an alternate teaching method available that does not require the use of animals. Violations of this law would result in a fine of up to $1,000 per offense. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 04/12/2022)

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