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S 1594119th CongressIn Committee
Captive Primate Safety Act
Introduced: May 5, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-Connecticut)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Captive Primate Safety Act amends the Lacey Act to prohibit import, export, sale, and possession of nonhuman primates while creating limited exceptions.
Key Points
- 1Prohibits commerce in nonhuman primates
- 2Includes breeding and possession bans
- 3Creates exceptions for research facilities
- 4Provides 180-day grace period for current owners
- 5Requires registration with Fish and Wildlife Service
Impact Areas
Wildlife traffickingPrimate welfareResearch facility regulationsExotic pet trade
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