HIGHER ED-RESEARCH DOGS/CATS House SponsorsRep. Michelle Mussman 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Research Dogs and Cats Adoption Act. Requires (i) an institution of higher education located in this State that receives public funds for scientific, educational, or research purposes or (ii) a facility that provides research in collaboration with an institution of higher education with the use of public funds and that confines dogs or cats for scientific, educational, or research purposes and plans on euthanizing the dog or cat for other than scientific, educational, or research purposes must first offer the dog or cat to an animal rescue organization. Sets forth provisions concerning an agreement with an animal rescue organization and immunity. 9/10/2015HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman 9/18/2015HouseFirst Reading 9/18/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die