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CT HB06277
Bill
Status
7/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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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
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Applies only when research does not require destruction of the animal and the institution no longer needs the animal
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"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
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Institutions may enter into agreements with animal rescue organizations to comply with adoption requirements
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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