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Committee considers bill to require non-animal test methods where federal alternatives exist (amended)
Summary
Sen. Ben Kramer presented SB 423 (amended) to require use of validated non-animal testing methods for certain products when federal agencies have approved alternatives or granted waivers; amendments exclude drugs and vaccines and exempt universities from portions of the bill. Supporters argued the measure advances human-relevant science; opponents raised ethical objections in virtual testimony.
Sen. Ben Kramer presented Senate Bill 423, the Animal Research Modernization and Best Practices Act (as amended), explaining the current version requires entities to use non-animal testing methods when a federal agency has approved an alternative or granted a waiver relieving the entity of animal-test requirements. The sponsor said the bill had been narrowed in committee to exclude drug and vaccine testing and to exempt university research.
"This bill...ensures the use of the best available science," a supporter from the Humane Society testified, arguing Maryland should require industry to use modern non-animal…
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