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
Jack Lewis
DDemocratic
Co
Aaron Saunders
DDemocratic
Co
Adrian Madaro
DDemocratic
Co
Adrianne Ramos
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Puppolo
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Driscoll
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Galvin
DDemocratic
Co
Brad Jones
RRepublican
Co
Brendan Crighton
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Ashe
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Murray
DDemocratic
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