SB 444-FN (2026): prohibiting the use of animal testing when other comparable methods are available.

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SB 444-FN (2026)

prohibiting the use of animal testing when other comparable methods are available.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Animals

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0778s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 5, 2026. The committee's amendment (2026-0778s) was rejected on a voice vote on March 5, 2026. A floor amendment (2026-0877s), offered by Sen. Daniel Innis, was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 12, 2026 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2026, with 12 people signed in online: 8 in support, 3 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee held work sessions on April 21, 2026 and April 28, 2026. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–2 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 14, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 30, 2026. The committee met in executive session on October 14, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. On October 15, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 7 to 4.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2026, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
  • March 5, 2026: floor debate, Senate
  • April 8, 2026, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
  • April 21, 2026, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
  • April 28, 2026, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
  • April 29, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
  • May 14, 2026: consent calendar, House
  • September 30, 2026, 10:10 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
  • October 14, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229

Votes

  • March 5, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0877s — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 20, 2026: Hearing: 01/20/2026, Room 100, SH, 11:00 am
  • March 5, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0778s, 03/05/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 5, 2026: SB 444 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/05/2026
  • March 5, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-0778s, AF, VV; 03/05/2026
  • March 5, 2026: Sen. Innis Floor Amendment # 2026-0877s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026
  • March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0877s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026
  • March 12, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 8, 2026: Public Hearing: 04/08/2026 01:15 pm GP 229
  • April 21, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/21/2026 01:15 pm GP 229
  • April 28, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/28/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  • April 29, 2026: Executive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  • April 29, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 04/29/2026 (Vote 13-2; CC)
  • May 14, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 05/14/2026
  • September 30, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/30/2026 10:10 am GP 229
  • October 14, 2026: Executive Session: 10/14/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  • October 15, 2026: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/15/2026 (Vote 7-4; )

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