Captive Primate Safety Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Captive Primate Safety Act of 2025 amends the Lacey Act to specifically prohibit the import, export, sale, transport, breeding, or possession of certain nonhuman primate species, including chimpanzees, gorillas, monkeys, and lemurs. It also introduces regulations requiring registration of primates held by individuals or facilities, restricts public contact, and updates references to relevant legislation. The bill aims to enhance protections for captive primates and prevent their illegal trade.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘prohibited primate species’ to include various primate types.
- Prohibits importing, exporting, selling, transporting, breeding, or possessing prohibited primate species.
- Requires registration of primates held by individuals and facilities with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
- Restricts public contact with prohibited primate species.
- Mandates the Secretary of the Interior to develop implementing regulations within 180 days.
- Updates references in the Lacey Act to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
- Modifies procedures related to subpoenas and enforcement actions.
Who is affected
- Wildlife traders and importers/exporters
- Pet owners and breeders of primates
- Zoos and research facilities
- Individuals possessing primates
- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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