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Title
Research Facilities and Testing Facilities That Use Animals - Prohibitions and Adoption Requirements (Animal Research Modernization and Best Practices Act of 2026)
Sponsored by
Senator Kramer
Status
In the Senate - First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Analysis
Synopsis
Prohibiting a research facility or a testing facility from using certain dogs and cats for research or testing purposes; prohibiting a research facility or testing facility from performing devocalization procedures on dogs or cats; prohibiting a testing facility from using traditional animal test methods under certain circumstances; applying certain provisions of law regarding the adoption of dogs and cats used for scientific research purposes to testing facilities; etc.
Details
Cross-filed with: HB0666
Introduced in a prior session as: SB0536 Session: 2025 Regular Session
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026
Legislation History
Chamber
Senate
Calendar Date
1/30/2026
Legislative Date
1/30/2026
Action
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
Senate 1/30/2026 1/30/2026 First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Last Updated: 1/30/2026 3:13 PM
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