Adoption of research animals.
Adoption of research animals. Requires research facilities to offer for adoption dogs or cats no longer required for research purposes.
This bill proposes to allow research facilities to adopt out dogs and cats that are no longer needed for research purposes. This means these animals can find new homes instead of potentially being euthanized.
This would affect research facilities, animal shelters, and potential pet owners. Research facilities would need to offer their animals for adoption, shelters would likely receive these animals, and people interested in adopting would have more opportunities.
As of February 19, 2025, the bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Public Policy for further review. It passed through the House with a strong majority and has several bipartisan sponsors, indicating broad support.