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This bill, by adding a new chapter to Title 69 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), requires that when developing drugs, any entity involved, including animal testing facilities, contract testing facilities, and manufacturers, must use available alternative test methods instead of animal test methods if such alternatives exist. An "alternative test method" is defined as a scientifically equivalent or superior test that does not use animals and has been validated and adopted by the relevant federal agency. The bill emphasizes the legislature's findings that animal testing is often ineffective for human use, that non-animal methods can be more efficient and human-relevant, and that there is public support for such alternatives, while also acknowledging that these requirements do not apply if a federal regulatory authority mandates animal testing. Violations of this chapter are considered unfair or deceptive practices under the Consumer Protection Act.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2542&Year=2025&Initiative=false