Bill > HB3978

This bill addresses laboratory research on animals, specifically focusing on dogs, cats, and nonhuman primates at the Oregon National Primate Research Center. The bill prohibits public funding for medically unnecessary laboratory research on dogs and cats that falls under severe pain and distress categories defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with exceptions for veterinary education and clinical veterinary research. It also bans research on nonhuman primates at the Oregon National Primate Research Center, with a planned implementation date of May 1, 2029, and exemptions for existing grant-funded research. The bill establishes a Task Force on Planning the Elimination of Research on Nonhuman Primates, which will be composed of up to 11 members appointed by the Oregon Health and Science University president, including representatives from organized labor and animal support services. The task force is charged with developing a comprehensive plan to phase out primate breeding and research, addressing workforce transitions, grant considerations, animal welfare, and facility modifications. The plan must be submitted by January 15, 2026, and the task force will be automatically repealed on January 2, 2041. The bill also includes amendments to reporting requirements for the university and provides an emergency clause for immediate implementation.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3978