SB444Introduced in the Senate
Prohibiting the use of animal testing when other comparable methods are available.
Introduced by Daniel Innis, District 7
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibiting the use of animal testing when other comparable methods are available.
Where it stands
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 2
May 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Commerce; Senate Journal 1
Hearing: 01/20/2026, Room 100, State House, 11:00 am; Senate Calendar 1
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0778s, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 8
SB 444 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/05/2026; Senate Journal 5
Committee Amendment # 2026-0778s, Amendment Failed, Voice Vote; 03/05/2026; Senate Journal 5
Sen. Innis Floor Amendment # 2026-0877s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/05/2026; Senate Journal 5
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0877s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; Senate Journal 5
Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs House Journal 8 P. 114
Public Hearing: 04/08/2026 01:15 pm GP 229
Subcommittee Work Session: 04/21/2026 01:15 pm GP 229
Subcommittee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 229
Executive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229
Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 04/29/2026 (Vote 13-2; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 19 P. 6
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 2
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