SB 258

Bill Subjects

Animals (Other Than Livestock) Budgets And Appropriations Drugs, Testing

Abstract

Requires an offer for release of a cat or dog from an animal testing facility or breeder to a releasing agency if the cat or dog has fulfilled its purpose with the animal testing facility or breeder, and the release does not pose a health or safety risk to the public or to the welfare of the cat or dog. Requires that the animal testing facility or breeder keep the offer to release a cat or dog for adoption open for at least 21 days before the cat or dog may be euthanized. Provides that an animal testing facility or breeder may enter into an agreement with a releasing agency for the adoption of a cat or dog used for animal testing or breeding. Provides that a releasing agency is not required to accept a cat or dog offered for adoption by an animal testing facility or breeder. Establishes the adoption of tested animals and animals bred for testing fund. Provides that an animal testing facility or breeder shall collect and maintain certain information regarding a cat or dog released to a releasing agency. Requires an animal testing facility or breeder to maintain records regarding the cat or dog released to a releasing agency for at least five years. Provides that not later than January 1, 2025, and not later than January 1 each year thereafter, an animal testing facility or breeder shall provide a summary of the records collected during the previous calendar year to the Indiana state board of animal health (board). Provides that an animal testing facility or breeder is not liable for harm caused by, or a defect suffered by, a cat or dog released to a releasing agency. Provides that the board may bring a civil action against the animal testing facility or breeder and seek relief. Makes an appropriation.