HR 1465
Violet’s Law
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Bill overview
This bill, known as Violet’s Law, aims to improve the lives of animals used in federal research by requiring federal research facilities to facilitate their adoption or placement with organizations like animal shelters, sanctuaries, and rescue groups. To be eligible, animals must no longer be needed for research and be deemed ‘suitable for release’ by a veterinarian, meaning they are free of diseases or abnormalities that could pose a risk. The bill establishes clear definitions for key terms like ‘animal rescue organization’ and ‘suitable for release’ to ensure proper implementation.
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