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FL H1201
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joel Rudman
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AI Summary
- Research facilities in Florida must offer dogs and cats no longer needed for laboratory research to societies or associations for the prevention of cruelty to animals for adoption before euthanizing them, unless euthanasia is required for health or safety reasons
- Research facilities that transfer dogs or cats to animal welfare organizations in good faith are granted immunity from civil liability related to the animal's health or physical condition
- Beginning January 31, 2025, research facilities using dogs or cats must submit annual reports to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services detailing the total number of animals owned, used for research, released for adoption, and the names and addresses of receiving organizations
- Publicly funded animal testing facilities, contract testing facilities, and manufacturers using animal test methods must submit separate annual reports by January 31, 2025, and each year thereafter, detailing total animals used by species and by purpose (e.g., fundamental science, R&D, toxicology, quality control, education)
- Violations of the adoption requirement may result in civil fines of up to $2,000 per violation, enforced through action by the local state attorney
Legislative Description
Research Animals
Last Action
Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee1/13/2024
Full Bill Text
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