Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1203: Adoption of research animals.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1203 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Adoption of research animals. Primary sponsor: Dave Hall (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): Representative Shonkwiler added as coauthor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires research facilities to offer for adoption dogs or cats no longer required for research purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Hall | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Beau Baird | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Kyle Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 82 |
| Alaina Shonkwiler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representative Shonkwiler added as coauthor
- Authored by Representative Hall
- Coauthored by Representatives Baird, Miller K
- First reading: referred to Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development