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CT HB06277

Bill

Status

Passed

7/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Connecticut public, independent, and state system higher education institutions must offer cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and dogs used in research or testing for adoption to animal rescue organizations after research concludes

  • Applies only when research does not require destruction of the animal and the institution no longer needs the animal

  • "Animal adoption or animal rescue organization" defined as 501(c)(3) nonprofits or individual collaborations that place animals removed from shelters, pounds, or private homes

  • Institutions may enter into agreements with animal rescue organizations to comply with adoption requirements

  • Effective October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Adoption Of Animals From Certain Institutions Of Higher Education.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment1/23/2025

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