HB4400

Illinois HB4400 amends the Protection of Animals from Unnecessary Testing Act to restrict the use of dogs and cats in toxicological experiments and.

HB4400 amends the Protection of Animals from Unnecessary Testing Act to prohibit the use of dogs or cats in toxicological experiments unless specific conditions are met, such as medical regulation by the FDA or USDA requirements. It also restricts the use of traditional animal test methods if an agency has approved an alternative method or granted a waiver, with exceptions for medical research. The bill mandates annual reporting by testing facilities to the Attorney General on the use of traditional animal test methods and allows for civil actions to enforce the prohibitions.