SB00314

Connecticut SB00314 mandates the Commissioner of Agriculture to assess and potentially establish standards for breeders supplying companion animals.

Connecticut SB00314 requires the Commissioner of Agriculture to examine the necessity of setting standards for breeders involved in supplying companion animals for medical research. This examination includes evaluating the need to restrict hospitals, educational institutions, and laboratories from acquiring or utilizing animals from breeders violating USDA regulations. The commissioner must report findings and any legislative recommendations to the relevant joint standing committee by January 15, 2027. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.