Public Health - Prohibition on Testing Cosmetics on Animals
What this bill does
Prohibiting a person from conducting or contracting for animal testing in the development of a cosmetic; prohibiting a manufacturer from selling or offering for sale in the State a cosmetic under certain circumstances beginning July 1, 2022; providing that certain provisions of the Act do not apply to certain animal testing; prohibiting a political subdivision from adopting or enforcing provisions of local law relating to animal testing on cosmetics; establishing certain penalties for certain violations of the Act; etc.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (15)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Scaringe, Christina | Animal Defenders International | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Engebretson, Monica | Cruelty Free International | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Engebretson, Monica | Cruelty Free International | Oral |
| FAV | Fullerton, Kimberly | Maryland State Bar Association - Animal Law Section | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Radov, Lisa | Maryland Votes for Animals | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Radov, Lisa | Maryland Votes for Animals | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Radov, Lisa | Maryland Votes for Animals, Inc. | Oral |
| FAV | Katrinak, Victoria | The Humane Society of the United Statee | Oral |
| FAV | Katrinak, Vicki | The Humane Society of the United States | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Katrinak, Vicki | The Humane Society of the United States | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Conwell, Joseph | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Friedman, Ella | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lam, Clarence | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Lam, Senator Lamlegislator | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Lam, Senator Lamlegislator | Individual | Oral |