Maryland HB666 regulates animal use in research and testing facilities, prohibiting certain procedures and requiring adherence to best practices.

Maryland HB666, the Animal Research Modernization and Best Practices Act of 2026, mandates that research and testing facilities using animals must prioritize alternative test methods over traditional animal test methods. It prohibits the use of dogs and cats that have undergone devocalization surgery for research purposes and restricts euthanasia to methods involving a lethal injection of sodium pentobarbital administered by a licensed veterinarian or under their supervision.

Maryland HB666 regulates animal use in research and testing facilities, prohibiting certain procedures and requiring adherence to best practices.

Maryland HB666, the Animal Research Modernization and Best Practices Act of 2026, mandates that research and testing facilities using animals must prioritize alternative test methods over traditional animal test methods. It prohibits the use of dogs and cats that have undergone devocalization surgery for research purposes and restricts euthanasia to methods involving a lethal injection of sodium pentobarbital administered by a licensed veterinarian or under their supervision.