SB444

Prohibiting the use of animal testing when other comparable methods are available.

Chamber Passed·3/16/26

New Hampshire SB444 prohibits the use of animal testing when alternative methods are available.

New Hampshire SB444 amends the state's laws to prohibit the use of animal testing when alternative methods are available. Specifically, it mandates that biomedical research facilities in the state cannot use traditional animal test methods if an agency has approved an alternative test method or granted a waiver. If no alternative method or waiver is available, facilities must use the fewest possible number of animals and minimize pain, suffering, and stress.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · Mar 16
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

DD
2
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 29

10:00 AM

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Executive Session

Apr 28

10:00 AM

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Work Session

History

May 14

House

Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13

May 1

House

Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 04/29/2026 (Vote 13-2; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 19 P. 6

Apr 22

House

Subcommittee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 229