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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the adoption of certain research animals. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect research animals by requiring research institutions or product testing facilities to offer dogs and cats they intend to euthanize or destroy for non-research purposes to animal shelters or rescue organizations for adoption, with some exceptions. The bill also defines "product testing facility" and "rescue organization" for the purposes of this legislation. Additionally, the bill limits the duration of research on dogs and cats to a maximum of 2 years.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4682 (on 07/02/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3232 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3232.pdf |
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