Good News: Massachusetts
Legislature Passes Dissection Choice

On The Massachusetts Senate has passed legislation to allow students with ethical or religious objections to dissecting on animals to be provided with alternatives. The bill passed by a vote of 35-3. The bill had failed for several years, but thanks to all those who contacted their legislators on this issue, it has been sent to the Governor for his signature. Please don't contact the Governor at this time.

Only a dozen states allow students to opt out of experimenting or dissecting on animals. Ask your legislators to pass such a law in your state! And if you or your children are required to dissect animals, don't simply give in. Contact an animal protection organization like The Humane Society of the US or In Defense of Animals for help.

Massachusetts residents should keep up pressure on the legislature by protecting the state's ban on cruel leg-hold traps. Click here for more info.

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