HB 3878
Prohibits a research facility from using public funds to directly fund medically unnecessary laboratory research on dogs or cats that is classified under certain pain and distress categories.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans
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Bill overview
This bill restricts how public funds can be used for laboratory research involving dogs and cats. Specifically, it prohibits research facilities from using state money to directly fund research that is deemed medically unnecessary and involves significant pain or distress, as categorized by the USDA. The bill clarifies what constitutes ‘medically unnecessary’ research and excludes certain types of research, such as veterinary education.
Key provisions
- Research facilities cannot use public funds for medically unnecessary laboratory research.
- Medically unnecessary research involves pain and distress categorized as D or E by the USDA.
- The bill defines ‘medically unnecessary laboratory research’ as research not aimed at improving an animal’s health or welfare.
- ‘Directly fund’ excludes funding for facility construction, equipment, overhead, capital improvements, and salaries.
- Veterinary education research is specifically excluded from the restrictions.
- The definition of ‘clinical veterinary research’ is provided.
- The definition of ‘research facility’ is provided.
- The definition of ‘veterinary education’ is provided.
Who is affected
- Research facilities
- Veterinary researchers
- Animal welfare advocates
- Dog and cat owners
- State government agencies providing research funding
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