Michigan lawmakers urged to approve ban on painful dog experiments in taxpayer-funded institutions.
A group of Michigan's top sports figures and celebrities are urging the state legislature to pass legislation banning painful canine experiments in taxpayer-funded institutions. The push for a bill dubbed "Queenie's Law" comes as renewed attention is focused on the issue, sparked by a billboard campaign in Lansing and Detroit featuring a beagle with the message: "$15 Million Wasted on Wayne State’s Dog Experiments? ENOUGH. Pass Queenie’s Law!"
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright and his fiancée Carley Johnston are among those calling for action, as well as director and actress Alison Eastwood. The trio penned letters to Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks and House Speaker Matt Hall urging them to advance the proposal.
Queenie's Law would prohibit public bodies, including universities in Michigan from conducting research or training on dogs "in a manner that causes pain or distress." Two bills, HB 4254 and SB 127, have been introduced with this aim. The bills' supporters argue that they are necessary because Michigan taxpayers are helping bankroll cruel experiments without producing meaningful results.
Critics of the bills point out that these experiments could hinder biomedical research and harm Michigan's competitiveness. However, proponents counter that modern science is moving away from animal testing, citing alternatives such as clinical trials, population studies, 3D organoids, and human-based methods.
The issue has already garnered significant support from various groups and individuals, including high-profile actors Lily Tomlin and Ernie Hudson. The latest round of advocacy comes on the heels of a similar push by Lions teammate Sam LaPorta and his wife Callie.
Proponents like Wright and Johnston argue that it's unjust to treat dogs as disposable tools in public labs when they are considered family members in Michigan homes. They also point to the closure of the last in-house beagle lab by the National Institutes of Health, a major step toward replacing animal research with human-based methods.
A group of Michigan's top sports figures and celebrities are urging the state legislature to pass legislation banning painful canine experiments in taxpayer-funded institutions. The push for a bill dubbed "Queenie's Law" comes as renewed attention is focused on the issue, sparked by a billboard campaign in Lansing and Detroit featuring a beagle with the message: "$15 Million Wasted on Wayne State’s Dog Experiments? ENOUGH. Pass Queenie’s Law!"
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright and his fiancée Carley Johnston are among those calling for action, as well as director and actress Alison Eastwood. The trio penned letters to Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks and House Speaker Matt Hall urging them to advance the proposal.
Queenie's Law would prohibit public bodies, including universities in Michigan from conducting research or training on dogs "in a manner that causes pain or distress." Two bills, HB 4254 and SB 127, have been introduced with this aim. The bills' supporters argue that they are necessary because Michigan taxpayers are helping bankroll cruel experiments without producing meaningful results.
Critics of the bills point out that these experiments could hinder biomedical research and harm Michigan's competitiveness. However, proponents counter that modern science is moving away from animal testing, citing alternatives such as clinical trials, population studies, 3D organoids, and human-based methods.
The issue has already garnered significant support from various groups and individuals, including high-profile actors Lily Tomlin and Ernie Hudson. The latest round of advocacy comes on the heels of a similar push by Lions teammate Sam LaPorta and his wife Callie.
Proponents like Wright and Johnston argue that it's unjust to treat dogs as disposable tools in public labs when they are considered family members in Michigan homes. They also point to the closure of the last in-house beagle lab by the National Institutes of Health, a major step toward replacing animal research with human-based methods.
. I mean, $15 million wasted on dog experiments? That's just plain nuts 
. As much as I love the Lions, I don't think animal testing is worth the cost to our state's reputation. We should be investing in human-based methods that are safer and more efficient for everyone involved. The fact that modern science is moving away from animal testing is a no-brainer 
. And let's not forget, dogs are considered part of the family here in Michigan, so it's time we treat them with respect and dignity 
. We should be leading the way on this issue, not lagging behind like some other states 
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I think this is an amazing idea! Those poor little dogs don't deserve to go through that kind of pain and suffering just so some humans can get their hands on some 'research'. I mean, have you seen those billboards? "$15 Million Wasted"... exactly what's being wasted here - a whole lot of animal lives. And let's be real, if we've got all these fancy alternatives like 3D organoids and human-based methods, then why can't we use those instead of animals? It's time to treat our furry friends with some respect, you know? 
. Those dog experiments might seem harmless on the surface but trust me they can be super painful and traumatic for those adorable pups 
. We're talking about treating them like disposable tools just because we don't have a better alternative yet 
. I'm all for pushing boundaries in science but not at the expense of our furry friends' welfare 
. Its about time we start using more humane and innovative methods to get our answers 
. We can do better than this! 
- The power of compassion and empathy is calling out for an end to inhumane experiments on our furry friends! 
. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that these bills will get passed soon! 
but seriously, how much money are we talkin about here? $15 million? that's like buying 300 new football fields 
what if this "Queenie's Law" just gets in the way of real medical breakthroughs? my cousin's a scientist and she says animal testing is already gettin phased out for good 
anyway i'm all for stopping those inhumane experiments on dogs tbh, it's wild that some ppl think they're doing science when really they're just causing pain & distress to innocent animals 
. I mean, can't we find better ways to help science progress without torturing poor animals? 
Let's make Michigan a state where animals are treated with respect and kindness 
! Like, who says we need to torture animals for science? 
It's 2025 and we should be way more advanced than this 
seems like they're just making it up as they go along 
. Anyways, Queenie's Law sounds like a solid idea to me