Captive Primate Safety Act

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Bill Number

S 1588

Introduced

May 12, 2021

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Topics

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Animal protection and human-animal relationships Animals Civil actions and liability Crimes against animals and natural resources Department of the Interior Licensing and registrations Mammals Trade restrictions Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

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Summary

Captive Primate Safety Act

This bill limits the trade and possession of nonhuman primates. For example, the bill prohibits most individuals from owning a nonhuman primate as a pet.

Actions

May 12, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 12, 2021

Introduced in Senate

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