Federal HB10532 mandates humane transfer of retired research dogs and cats to adoption organizations.

Federal HB10532, known as the Beagle Liberation Act of 2026, requires covered research facilities to humanely transfer retired research dogs and cats to qualified animal adoption organizations. This applies to facilities receiving federal funding. The bill prohibits euthanasia unless a veterinarian certifies it is medically unsuitable or poses a public health risk. It also defines terms like "companion animal" and "qualified animal adoption organization." The Secretary of Health and Human Services must issue necessary regulations within a year.

Federal HB10532 mandates humane transfer of retired research dogs and cats to adoption organizations.

Federal HB10532, known as the Beagle Liberation Act of 2026, requires covered research facilities to humanely transfer retired research dogs and cats to qualified animal adoption organizations. This applies to facilities receiving federal funding. The bill prohibits euthanasia unless a veterinarian certifies it is medically unsuitable or poses a public health risk. It also defines terms like "companion animal" and "qualified animal adoption organization." The Secretary of Health and Human Services must issue necessary regulations within a year.