HB 3978
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.
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits research facilities in Oregon from using public funds to conduct medically unnecessary laboratory research on dogs or cats that are classified under specific pain and distress categories. It also establishes a task force to plan the elimination of nonhuman primate research at the Oregon National Primate Research Center and amends state law to restrict research on nonhuman primates at that center. The bill includes provisions to ensure transparency regarding primate research activities.
Key provisions
- Prohibits public funding for medically unnecessary lab research on dogs and cats meeting specific pain/distress criteria.
- Establishes a task force to develop a plan for eliminating nonhuman primate research at the Oregon National Primate Research Center.
- Prohibits research or testing on nonhuman primates at the Oregon National Primate Research Center.
- Requires the Oregon Health and Science University to publicly report data on nonhuman primate research and breeding.
- Modifies ORS 192.690 to exclude certain meetings from confidentiality protections.
- Directs the task force to consider models for primate research elimination.
- Specifies the task force’s responsibilities regarding research plans, employee transitions, and humane disposition of primates.
- Sets a sunset date for the task force.
Who is affected
- Research facilities in Oregon
- Dog and cat owners
- Oregon Health and Science University
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