Adoption of an animal used in product testing.
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SB 258 — Adoption of an animal used in product testing.
Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Agriculture
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Requires an offer for release of a cat or dog from an animal testing facility or breeder to a releasing agency if the cat or dog has fulfilled its purpose with the animal testing facility or breeder, and the release does not pose a health or safety risk to the public or to the welfare of the cat or dog. Requires that the animal testing facility or breeder keep the offer to release a cat or dog for adoption open for at least 21 days before the cat or dog may be euthanized. Provides that an animal testing facility or breeder may enter into an agreement with a releasing agency for the adoption of a cat or dog used for animal testing or breeding. Provides that a releasing agency is not required to accept a cat or dog offered for adoption by an animal testing facility or breeder. Establishes the adoption of tested animals and animals bred for testing fund. Provides that an animal testing facility or breeder shall collect and maintain certain information regarding a cat or dog released to a releasing agency. Requires an animal testing facility or breeder to maintain records regarding the cat or dog released to a releasing agency for at least five years. Provides that not later than January 1, 2025, and not later than January 1 each year thereafter, an animal testing facility or breeder shall provide a summary of the records collected during the previous calendar year to the Indiana state board of animal health (board). Provides that an animal testing facility or breeder is not liable for harm caused by, or a defect suffered by, a cat or dog released to a releasing agency. Provides that the board may bring a civil action against the animal testing facility or breeder and seek relief. Makes an appropriation.
Bill Text
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Read SB 258 on the official Indiana source →Action History
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First reading: referred to Committee on Agriculture
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Authored by Senator Yoder
Sponsors
- Shelli Yoder · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Shelli Yoder Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (149)
149 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 258 do?
- Requires an offer for release of a cat or dog from an animal testing facility or breeder to a releasing agency if the cat or dog has fulfilled its purpose with the animal testing facility or breeder, and the release does not pose a health or safety risk to the public or to the welfare of the cat or dog. Requires that the animal testing facility or breeder keep the offer to release a cat or dog for adoption open for at least 21 days before the cat or dog may be euthanized. Provides that an animal testing facility or breeder may enter into an agreement with a releasing agency for the adoption of a cat or dog used for animal testing or breeding. Provides that a releasing agency is not required to accept a cat or dog offered for adoption by an animal testing facility or breeder. Establishes the adoption of tested animals and animals bred for testing fund. Provides that an animal testing facility or breeder shall collect and maintain certain information regarding a cat or dog released to a releasing agency. Requires an animal testing facility or breeder to maintain records regarding the cat or dog released to a releasing agency for at least five years. Provides that not later than January 1, 2025, and not later than January 1 each year thereafter, an animal testing facility or breeder shall provide a summary of the records collected during the previous calendar year to the Indiana state board of animal health (board). Provides that an animal testing facility or breeder is not liable for harm caused by, or a defect suffered by, a cat or dog released to a releasing agency. Provides that the board may bring a civil action against the animal testing facility or breeder and seek relief. Makes an appropriation.
- Who sponsors SB 258?
- SB 258 is sponsored by Shelli Yoder (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 258?
- This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 258?
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