Indiana HB1203 requires research facilities to offer dogs and cats for adoption if they are no longer needed for research.

Indiana HB1203 mandates that research facilities establish adoption programs for retired animals. These are dogs and cats that have previously been used for research but are no longer required for such purposes. The research facility must offer these animals for adoption to animal care facilities or individuals. The bill also provides immunity from civil liability for research facilities that transfer retired animals in good faith. Effective July 1, 2026.

Indiana HB1203 requires research facilities to offer dogs and cats for adoption if they are no longer needed for research.

Indiana HB1203 mandates that research facilities establish adoption programs for retired animals. These are dogs and cats that have previously been used for research but are no longer required for such purposes. The research facility must offer these animals for adoption to animal care facilities or individuals. The bill also provides immunity from civil liability for research facilities that transfer retired animals in good faith. Effective July 1, 2026.