Animal Testing and Research - Alternative Nonanimal Test Methods
Sponsor: Bonnie Cullison (District 19)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Public HealthStatus: Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting certain research facilities in the State from using a traditional animal test method if an alternative nonanimal test method has received certain approval or the requirement to use a traditional animal test method is waived; requiring certain research facilities to conduct testing using traditional animal test methods in a certain manner; requiring the Attorney General to enforce the Act; etc.
AI analysis is off. Set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY to enable summaries, pros and cons, and questions.
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 (0)
MGA witness listFAV 9FavorableUNF 3UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | McFarland, Sherman | American Anti-Vivisection Society | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cullison, Delegate, Bonnie | Delegate Bonnie Cullison | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Conlee, Kathleen | Humane World for Animals | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ulrey, Amanda | Institute for In Vitro Sciences, Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fullerton, Kimberly | Maryland State Bar Association - Animal Law Section | Oral |
| FAV | Radov, Lisa | Maryland Votes for Animals, Inc. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Blanchard, Meredith | National Anti-Vivisection Society | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Cullison, Delegate Cullisonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Ye, Leon | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Huber, Michaellobbyist | Johns Hopkins University & Medicine | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Brocato, Deborahlobbyist | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Clark, Andy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Harris, Rhea | OAG | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
OAGINFO 1