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SB181 • 2025

Prohibits a research facility from using public funds to directly fund medically unnecessary laboratory research on dogs or cats that is classified under certain pain and distress categories.

Prohibits a research facility from using public funds to directly fund medically unnecessary laboratory research on dogs or cats that is classified under certain pain and distress categories.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-05-13 House

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-04-22 House

    Referred to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans.

  4. 2025-04-16 Senate

    Third reading. Carried by Broadman. Passed. Ayes, 24; Nays, 3--Linthicum, Nash, Robinson; Excused, 3--Gelser Blouin, Gorsek, Woods.

  5. 2025-04-16 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

  6. 2025-04-15 Senate

    Second reading.

  7. 2025-04-14 Senate

    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

  8. 2025-04-07 Senate

    Work Session held.

  9. 2025-04-02 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  10. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Judiciary.

  11. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

<b>Digest: The Act concerns lab research on dogs and cats. The Act says that research facilities may not use public funds for certain types of lab research. (Flesch Readability Score: 79.7).</b>
[<i>Digest: The Act tells an agency to study rules related to animals. The Act tells the agency to report on the study. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.2).</i>]
[<i>Directs the State Department of Agriculture to study rules related to animals. Directs the department to report to the committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to natural resources no later than September 15, 2026.</i>]
<b>Prohibits a research facility from using public funds to directly fund medically unnecessary laboratory research on dogs or cats that is classified under certain pain and distress categories.</b>
Relating to: Relating to animals.
Current location: In House Committee