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April 2025 Recently Enacted Federal Legislation

Below is an excerpt from a press release issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on April 10, 2025: FDA Announces Plan to Phase Out Animal Testing Requirement for Monoclonal Antibodies and Other Drugs Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking a groundbreaking step to advance public health by replacing animal ...

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2025 Animal Friendly NYC Bills Signed Into Law!

Great News! Legislation to prohibit pet stores in New York City from selling guinea pigs was signed into law! More Great News! Legislation which states that animals shall not be sold or held for sale in a dwelling in which a person lives or at any location that is not licensed for this purpose is ...
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2025 NYS Legislative Update

The bills highlighted below have recently been passed by the NYS Legislature and now await Governor Hochul's review and signature before they can become law. Together we can make a difference! The Honorable Kathy HochulGovernor of New York StateNYS State Capitol BuildingAlbany, NY 12224 Phone: 518-474-8390 www.governor.ny.gov/contact Prohibiting Breed-Based Insurance Discrimination Prohibits restrictions on renters’ ...

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