Bill

A 6871

Relates to human-relevant research funding for scientific testing on animals and establishes the promoting ethical testing solutions fund

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alex Bores and 6 co-sponsors

Establishes the Promoting Ethical Testing Solutions Fund to fund human-relevant research and testing in New York, reducing animal testing and guiding state funding.

REFERRED TO HEALTH

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Bill Summary · A 6871

Summary: Assembly Bill A 6871

Overview

A 6871 is a New York Assembly bill introduced on March 17, 2025, that relates to funding for human-relevant research and scientific testing methods, with the goal of promoting ethical testing solutions. The bill would establish a dedicated fund to support such work and align state resources toward alternatives to traditional animal testing.

Purpose and Intent

Promote the use of human-relevant research methods in scientific testing.
Establish a funding mechanism (the Promoting Ethical Testing Solutions Fund) to support ethical, potentially non-animal, testing approaches.
Reduce reliance on animal testing by prioritizing funds for human-relevant and ethical testing solutions.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and description)

Creation of the Promoting Ethical Testing Solutions Fund, a dedicated state fund.
Allocation of state resources to support human-relevant research and alternative testing methods.
Aims to advance scientific testing approaches that are more ethically aligned with reducing or replacing animal testing.
Specific operational details (e.g., funding mechanisms, eligibility, governance, reporting) are not provided in the available information.

Affected Parties and Impact

Researchers and institutions conducting scientific testing in New York, including universities, research centers, and contract research organizations, would be potential beneficiaries of the new fund.
State agencies responsible for science, health, and research funding would administer or oversee the fund.
Advocates and organizations focusing on animal welfare and alternatives to animal testing could be direct stakeholders.
Taxpayers may be affected through the allocation of state funds, depending on the bill’s final funding provisions.

Legislative Status and Timeline

Introduced and referred to committee on March 17, 2025.
Legislative Actions recorded: two entries of “REFERRED TO HEALTH” on March 17, 2025, indicating placement in the Health Committee for consideration.
This is an early-stage bill; no further amendments or passage actions are documented in the provided information.
Companion/Senate status: S 3457 is listed as the Senate companion to A 6871 (occurs with the same designation for companion status).

Related Legislation

Senate companion: S 3457 (listed as the companion bill)

This summary captures the bill’s stated purpose to fund human-relevant research and promote ethical testing solutions through a dedicated state fund, its early committee-stage status, and the key stakeholders involved. Further details on funding levels, eligibility criteria, and governance would become clear as the bill moves through committee and potential floor amendments.

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