SF 2260: Providing for the adoption of certain animals confined by research facilities

What it does

This bill requires a research facility receiving state or federal moneys (qualified research facility) to participate in an adoption program for dogs or cats confined at the research facility that are no longer used for research, education, testing, or other scientific purpose. The dog or cat is deemed retired and the qualified research facility must provide for the retired animal’s adoption into a permanent home if the animal has no substantial medical condition, and poses no safety risk to the public, that would prevent the animal’s successful integration into a permanent adoptive home.

House subcommittee · named March 10, 2022

• Rep. Ann Meyer (R) · ann.meyer@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Bruce Hunter (D)
• Rep. Carter F. Nordman (R) · carter.nordman@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 0 against

For: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA); Animal Rescue League Iowa, Inc.; Iowa Pet Alliance; Iowa Veterinary Medical Association; The Humane Society of the United States

In plain words

1. February 10, 2022Filed in the Senate and sent to the State Government committee
2. February 14, 2022Senate subcommittee named: Dawson, Bisignano and Schultz
3. February 17, 2022Approved by the Senate committee
4. March 8, 2022Passed the Senate, 47–1
5. March 9, 2022Arrived in the House
6. March 10, 2022House subcommittee named: Meyer, A., Hunter and Nordman
7. March 16, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
8. March 16, 2022Approved by the House committee
9. April 4, 2022Passed the House, 97–0
10. May 23, 2022Sent to the Governor
11. May 23, 2022Signed into law