Bill > HB1617

This bill requires the Washington National Primate Research Center at the University of Washington to publish an annual, comprehensive online report about its nonhuman primate population and operations. The report must include detailed statistics such as the number of primates used in research, breeding, born, purchased, or sold, as well as information about their housing conditions (including how many are kept in group settings versus individually caged). The center must also disclose primates that were injured or died, either due to research activities or other causes, and those treated for illnesses. Additionally, the report must provide links to research descriptions, total funding amounts from each source, United States Department of Agriculture inspection reports related to animal welfare, conservation efforts supporting species recovery, and documentation of the center's accreditation. This transparency measure aims to provide the public with a clear, accessible overview of the research center's activities and animal welfare practices.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1617&Year=2025&Initiative=false