Violet’s Law
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, known as Violet’s Law, amends the Animal Welfare Act to allow federal research facilities to place animals no longer needed for research into adoption or non-laboratory placements. Specifically, agencies must develop standards to facilitate the transfer of eligible animals – dogs, cats, primates, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits – to organizations like animal rescues, sanctuaries, or shelters. The bill also establishes criteria for determining if an animal is ‘suitable for release’ based on a veterinarian’s inspection.
Key provisions
- Requires federal research facilities to develop standards for animal adoption or non-laboratory placement.
- Defines ‘eligible animal’ as dogs, cats, nonhuman primates, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits.
- Establishes criteria for determining if an animal is ‘suitable for release’ (veterinarian certification).
- Specifies eligible placement organizations: animal rescue organizations, animal sanctuaries, and animal shelters.
- Defines ‘animal sanctuary’ with specific operational requirements.
- Defines ‘animal rescue organization’ based on IRS 501(c)(3) status.
- Defines ‘animal shelter’ as a facility for care, placement, or law enforcement.
- Requires placement standards to be established within one year of the bill’s enactment.
Who is affected
- Federal research facilities
- Animal rescue organizations
- Animal sanctuaries
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