Jack Walsh
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 9
Primary
Every year, over 100 million animals are used as subjects of scientific and medical research, as well as for educational purposes. As recently as 2015, over 19,000 cats and over 61,000 dogs were used in research. In Delaware in 2015, 82 cats and 85 dogs were used in research. While some dogs and cats are still obtained from Class B dealers, most dogs used in research today are bred either in laboratories or by private companies that sell strictly to labs. After these animals are used, they may be euthanized even though they may still be healthy and suited for adoption. This Act requires research facilities that receive public funding to offer their cats and dogs for adoption instead of euthanizing them when they are no longer needed. Permitting private placement adoptions allows students or staff members of the institution to adopt these animals directly without waiting for a formal adoption process through the rescue organization or shelter. For dogs and cats not adopted by students or staff, this Act creates a clear path to transition cats and dogs from the laboratory or testing facility to an adoption center by requiring the research institution to enter into a contract with an animal rescue group or shelter that can offer these animals the possibility of living out the rest of their lives in a loving home.
Signed by Governor
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
Passed By House. Votes: 24 YES 14 NO 2 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
Amendment HA 1 to SB 101 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 On Its Merits
Amendment HA 1 to SB 101 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
Amendment SA 1 to SB 101 - Defeated By Senate. Votes: 21 NO
Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
Amendment SA 2 to SB 101 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
Reported Out of Committee (Health, Children & Social Services) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
Amendment SA 2 to SB 101 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Amendment SA 1 to SB 101 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Introduced and Assigned to Health, Children & Social Services Committee in Senate
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