Adoption of research animals.

HB 1203 requires research facilities to offer dogs or cats for adoption when they are no longer needed for research purposes. This bill directly affects research facilities that house dogs or cats used in scientific studies. The key provision mandates that facilities make these animals available through adoption programs instead of euthanizing or rehoming them through other channels. The legislation aims to provide a second chance for animals previously used in research, focusing on their welfare without altering research protocols.