Research Facilities and Testing Facilities That Use Animals - Prohibitions and Adoption Requirements (Animal Research Modernization and Best Practices Act of 2026)

Engrossed on 4/9/26

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From the Legislature

Prohibiting a research facility or a testing facility from using certain dogs and cats for research or testing purposes; prohibiting a research facility or testing facility from performing devocalization procedures on dogs or cats; prohibiting a testing facility from using traditional animal test methods under certain circumstances; applying certain provisions of law regarding the adoption of dogs and cats used for scientific research purposes to testing facilities; etc.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Third Reading Passed

121 Yea

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13 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 18

1:00 PM

House Environment and Transportation Hearing