SB 402 - Moon, Mike
Creates provisions relating to animal research
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
1070S.02I
Title
SB 402
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2025
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 402 - Under the act, any public or private university or college that receives state funds and uses the funds for animal research shall post a written report of such animal research on its website prior to December 31st of each year. Requirements for such report are described in the act.
The use of animals in research shall include animals used in scientific research, testing, and for experimentation purposes.
A person commits the existing offense of animal abuse if he or she causes injury to the sexual organs of a female dog or needlessly causes pain to a female dog during artificial insemination.
Under the act, the basic training of every peace officer shall include at least four hours of training on officer-canine encounters and canine behaviors, as described in the act.
This act has a provision identical to a provision in HB 1054 (2025), provisions in SB 1319 (2024).
JULIA SHEVELEVA