SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5007

BYSenator Moore

Outlawing animal research.

Senate Committee on Agriculture

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 6, 1987; February 5, 1988

Senate Staff:Kaleen Cottingham (786-7415)

AS OF JANUARY 28, 1988

BACKGROUND:

Concern has been raised that the use of animals in medical and other scientific research causes suffering in animals and may involve unnecessary and inhumane treatment of animals.

SUMMARY:

The use of animals for any kind of research is prohibited.  Violation is a class C felony.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Effective Date:The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.