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Committee approves bill to require state‑operated research facilities to seek sanctuaries for nonhuman primates
Summary
SB 907 would require state agencies operating nonhuman primate research facilities to attempt to place primates in accredited sanctuaries after experiments conclude, with an amendment adding veterinarian discretion. The subcommittee adopted an amendment to make placement contingent on the attending veterinarian determining release appropriate and
Senate Bill 907, as presented by Senator Stanley, would require state‑operated animal testing facilities to seek placement of nonhuman primates in accredited sanctuaries after they are no longer used for research. The subcommittee adopted an amendment making release a matter for the attending veterinarian’s discretion and reported the bill to the parent committee.
Sponsor remarks: Senator Stanley framed the bill as an extension of prior companion‑animal legislation and a humane policy choice. He said the bill does not limit research but seeks to…
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