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SB 381

An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public safety, prohibiting certain animal experimentation, sale and testing; and imposing penalties.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dave Argall and 15 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania bill prohibits specific animal experimentation and testing, imposing penalties on violators and potentially restricting biomedical research and product development operations statewide.

Referred to Judiciary
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Bill Summary · SB 381

Legislative bill overview

SB 381 amends Pennsylvania's health and safety code to prohibit specific forms of animal experimentation, sale, and testing while establishing penalties for violations. The bill has progressed through multiple amendments and passed third consideration, indicating significant legislative refinement of its restrictions and enforcement mechanisms.

Why is this important

Animal testing regulations affect pharmaceutical development, cosmetics manufacturing, and medical research conducted within Pennsylvania. The bill's restrictions could reshape how companies operating in or shipping products from the state conduct safety testing, potentially impacting research timelines, costs, and competitiveness of Pennsylvania-based industries.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of prohibited testing: The bill's specific restrictions on "certain" animal experimentation require clarification—whether it bans cosmetics testing, medical research, or other categories will determine industry impact
  • Economic and research competitiveness: Stricter regulations may drive research operations and pharmaceutical companies to other states, potentially reducing jobs and tax revenue
  • Federal preemption questions: Conflicts between state restrictions and federal FDA requirements for drug and medical device testing could create compliance ambiguities for companies subject to both

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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