H 850 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act concerning the use of animals in product testing

This bill proposes to add a new section to Massachusetts law that restricts the use of animals in product testing. It directly affects companies and organizations that conduct safety tests on chemicals and other agents for products sold in the state. The key mechanism establishes a legal definition for "alternative test methods," which are procedures that do not involve animals, though the provided text cuts off before detailing specific bans or requirements. By defining these non-animal alternatives, the legislation aims to create a framework for shifting away from traditional animal testing practices.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Apr 22, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Apr 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Mar 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 69 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Jack Lewis
Jack Lewis
DDemocratic
MA
7th Middlesex
Co
Photo of Aaron Saunders
Aaron Saunders
DDemocratic
MA
7th Hampden
Co
Photo of Adrian Madaro
Adrian Madaro
DDemocratic
MA
1st Suffolk
Co
Photo of Adrianne Ramos
Adrianne Ramos
DDemocratic
MA
14th Essex
Co
Photo of Angelo Puppolo
Angelo Puppolo
DDemocratic
MA
12th Hampden
Co
Photo of Bill Driscoll
Bill Driscoll
DDemocratic
MA
Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol
Co
Photo of Bill Galvin
Bill Galvin
DDemocratic
MA
6th Norfolk
Co
Photo of Brad Jones
Brad Jones
RRepublican
MA
20th Middlesex
Co
Photo of Brendan Crighton
Brendan Crighton
DDemocratic
MA
Third Essex
Co
Photo of Brian Ashe
Brian Ashe
DDemocratic
MA
2nd Hampden
Co
Photo of Brian Murray
Brian Murray
DDemocratic
MA
10th Worcester