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IA HSB58

SB

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Higher Education

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates new Code chapter 162A, the "Ethics in Animal Research Act," regulating animal research conducted by qualified research facilities (public or private colleges and universities) using state moneys

  • Prohibits qualified research facilities from using state funds to conduct research causing animal pain or distress (category "D" or "E" procedures under federal Animal Welfare Act), except for medically necessary procedures with appropriate anesthetics or analgesics

  • Bans the use of state moneys for devocalization procedures on research animals

  • Requires qualified research facilities to publish annual animal research reports by March 1, detailing state expenditures, number and species of animals used, compliance with federal standards, animal disposition, and efforts to reduce animal use

  • Mandates the State Board of Regents to compile and submit a state animal research report annually to the governor and general assembly, and bars private research facilities that overspend state contract funds from new state contracts for 12 months

Legislative Description

A bill for an act providing for the ethical use of research animals.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

2/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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