(Credit and Caption for Photo: <p>A recent poll commissioned by Humane World for Animals also found that opposition from the pharmaceutical industry did little to weaken public support for Pennsylvania’s “Beagle Bill.” In fact, 58% of those surveyed said they were more likely to support the legislation after learning drug companies oppose it. (Adobe Stock)</p>)

(Reported by Danielle Smith, Keystone News Service)

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania voters say they want stronger safeguards for animals used in laboratories, according to a recent poll commissioned by Humane World for Animals.

It found that 80 percent of voters support Senate Bill 381, known as the “Beagle Bill,” while just five percent of respondents oppose the measure.

Kristen Tullo with Humane World for Animals says the bill is a bipartisan package of reforms designed to improve protections for dogs and cats used in research.

She points out that in 2024, more than two thousand dogs and a thousand cats were used in the state for testing.

She notes the Beagle Bill is about transparency and accountability, and giving animals a chance at life beyond the laboratory.

Tullo is urging House leadership to bring this bill forward without hesitation.

Senate Bill 381 passed the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously in September 2025 and now awaits action in the House Judiciary Committee.