H1948

To protect nonhuman primate infants in research institutions and product testing facilities

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1948 aims to safeguard nonhuman primate infants in research institutions and product testing facilities.

Massachusetts H1948 seeks to protect nonhuman primate infants in research institutions and product testing facilities by prohibiting the removal or separate housing of these infants from their biological mothers for research, experimentation, or product testing purposes. Exceptions are made only for the medical welfare of either or both primates. The bill mandates that any separation should minimize psychological and physical distress without using sedatives or restraint equipment, and reunion should not be delayed unless medically necessary.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 29, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Jul 29, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order