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SB 423

Maryland - Session 2026

Senate passed_upper 2026-04-10
Family / Children
Bill Details

Title: Research Facilities and Testing Facilities That Use Animals - Prohibitions and Adoption Requirements (Animal Research Modernization and Best Practices Act of 2026)

Summary

Prohibiting a research facility or a testing facility from using certain dogs and cats for research or testing purposes; prohibiting a research facility or testing facility from performing devocalization procedures on dogs or cats; prohibiting a testing facility from using traditional animal test methods under certain circumstances; applying certain provisions of law regarding the adoption of dogs and cats used for scientific research purposes to testing facilities; etc.

Sponsor
Senator Kramer
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Status passed_upper
2026-01-30 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-10 Latest Action In the House - Second Reading Passed
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