Gov. Whitmer signs bill protecting dogs, cats from euthanasia in research facilities

By: Matt Witkos , FOX 17 News
last updated 10:42 PM, Dec 14, 2023

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a pair of bills Wednesday ensuring dogs and cats are treated humanely when used for research.

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Dubbed “Teddy’s Law,” Senate bills 148 and 149 require dealers and research facilities to make sure the following actions are taken:



Fines for violating Teddy’s Law without a previous violation range between $1,000 and $10,000, depending on the number of animals involved.
"It's going to save hundreds of animals lives every year," Humane Society of Michigan State Director Blake Goodman said.

Teddy’s Law is named after one of the beagles who was rescued from euthanasia after undergoing pesticide testing for a year, according to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).

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