OR SB181

Prohibits research facilities from using public funds to directly fund medically unnecessary laboratory research on dogs or cats classified under USDA pain and distress categories D or E

"Medically unnecessary" research is defined as research undertaken for a purpose other than improving the health, welfare, or safety of the animal

"Direct funding" excludes facility construction/maintenance, general equipment, overhead costs, capital improvements, and faculty/employee salaries

Exempts procedures performed for veterinary education under American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited programs or clinical veterinary research on animals with naturally occurring diseases/injuries