prohibiting the use of animal testing when other comparable methods are available.
Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/15/2026 (Vote 7-4; )
Summary
The bill creates a new chapter that forbids testing facilities from using traditional animal tests for cosmetics if an approved alternative exists, and it bars manufacturers from selling cosmetics developed with animal testing. It requires annual reporting of animal and alternative testing and sets civil enforcement and daily fines for violations. The measure failed after a study panel recommended it not be pursued further.
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