New Bill Aims to Ban Private Primate Ownership, Protecting Both Humans and Animals
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📰 The quick summary: The Captive Primate Safety Act has been reintroduced in US Congress to ban private ownership of primates, protecting both humans from dangerous attacks and primates from abuse and neglect.
📈 One key stat: Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary cares for more than 200 monkeys rescued from abuse and neglect, highlighting the scale of the primate pet trade problem.
💬 One key quote: “Monkeys and apes belong in the wild – not in living rooms,” said Quigley, Co-Chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus.
1️⃣ The big picture: US Congress has reintroduced the Captive Primate Safety Act, which aims to ban private ownership of primates nationwide. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Representatives Mike Quigley, Brian Fitzpatrick, Julia Brownley, and Nancy Mace in the House and Senator Richard Blumenthal in the Senate, addresses serious safety and animal welfare concerns. Sanctuaries like Born Free USA regularly receive primates that have attacked their owners or were confiscated by unprepared law enforcement agencies. Even smaller primates can cause life-changing injuries to humans while suffering from inappropriate living conditions in captivity.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This legislation protects both humans and animals by preventing dangerous interactions that often result in serious injuries. Law enforcement officials will no longer face the dangerous task of handling confiscated primates without proper training. Primates will be spared from conditions that prevent them from expressing natural behaviors, often leading to psychological distress and aggression. The bill builds on the success of the 2022 Big Cat Protection Law, extending similar protections to primates and creating a more comprehensive framework to combat the exotic pet trade. With bipartisan support, the bill addresses both public safety concerns and animal welfare issues simultaneously.
3️⃣ What’s next: The Captive Primate Safety Act must now progress through both chambers of Congress for approval. If passed, enforcement mechanisms will need to be established to regulate unlicensed trade and private ownership. Existing sanctuaries may need additional support to accommodate more rescued primates as the law takes effect.
Read the full story here: Earth.Org – ‘Monkeys and Apes Belong in the Wild’: US Congress Reintroduces Captive Primate Safety Act
