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HB 6284

AN ACT RELATING TO WATERS AND NAVIGATION -- WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Chippendale and 5 co-sponsors

HB 6284 bans using dogs to test consumer products not intended for dogs, protecting canines; firms must stop such tests and align practices with welfare standards.

05/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · HB 6284

Summary of HB 6284

Overview

  • Bill number: HB 6284
  • Title: AN ACT PROHIBITING THE USE OF DOGS FOR THE TESTING OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS NOT INTENDED FOR DOGS
  • Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Environment
  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Subject: Dogs

Purpose and Intent

The bill aims to prohibit the use of dogs in testing consumer products that are not intended for dogs. The stated objective is to prevent or restrict the use of dogs in testing products not designed for canine use, thereby addressing animal welfare concerns associated with such testing practices.

Key Provisions (as currently described)

  • The core provision prohibits employing dogs to test consumer products that are not intended for dogs.
  • No additional provisions (definitions, exemptions, penalties, or effective dates) are provided in the available information.

Affected Parties

  • Dogs and animals: Dogs would be protected from being used in testing for products not intended for canine use.
  • Industry and manufacturers: Companies that conduct or contract out product testing involving dogs would need to adjust practices to comply with the prohibition.
  • Regulatory/Enforcement bodies: State or local agencies responsible for enforcing animal welfare or consumer product testing standards would oversee compliance, subject to the specifics not yet provided.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The bill has been introduced and is currently Ref. to Joint Committee on Environment as of January 23, 2025.
  • No additional procedural steps (hearing dates, amendments, floor votes, or effective date) are provided in the available information. The next steps typically include committee consideration, potential amendments, and floor votes in the respective chamber(es).

Open Questions (not specified in the bill text provided)

  • Definitions: How are “dogs,” “testing,” and “consumer products not intended for dogs” defined? Any exemptions (e.g., required regulatory testing, certain safety assessments, or products with dog-specific labeling)?
  • Enforcement: What are the penalties or corrective actions for violations?
  • Exceptions: Are there carve-outs for legally mandated testing or transitional provisions?
  • Effective date: When would the prohibition take effect, if enacted?

How to monitor

  • Track HB 6284 on the official legislative portal for updates on hearings, amendments, and final floor action from the Environment Committee onwards.

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

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