Connecticut SB 314: AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS USED IN CERTAIN RESEARCH.

Bill Text

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General Assembly Raised Bill No. 314
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 1417

Referred to Committee on ENVIRONMENT

Introduced by:
(ENV)

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS USED IN
CERTAIN RESEARCH.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

Section 1. (Effective October 1, 2026) The Commissioner of Agriculture 1
shall examine the need to establish standards for breeders of companion 2
animals used in medical research in the state. Such examination shall 3
include, but not be limited to, an assessment of the need to prohibit 4
hospitals, educational institutions and laboratories licensed for such 5
purpose from purchasing or using companion animals from any breeder 6
that has committed a direct or indirect violation of pet dealer-related 7
regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture. The 8
commissioner shall submit a report, including any legislative 9
recommendations, on such examination to the joint standing committee 10
of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to the 11
environment not later than January 15, 2027, and in accordance with the 12
provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes. 13

Raised Bill No. 314

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This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following
sections:

Section 1 October 1, 2026 New section

Statement of Purpose:
To require an examination of the need to establish breeding and other
care standards for animals used in medical research in the state.

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