Captive Primate Safety Act of 2025

Public Safety Through Possession Bans: Section 2(b) makes it unlawful for people to breed or possess prohibited primate species, which helps keep the public safe from dangerous animals.

Exception for Existing Owners: Section 2(b) allows individuals or entities to keep a prohibited primate species if the animal was born before the enactment of the Captive Primate Safety Act of 2025, as long as they register the animal with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service within 180 days, do not breed or sell it, and do not allow direct public contact.

Protection for Research Facilities: Section 2(b) protects research facilities that conduct research involving a prohibited primate species by allowing them to keep the animals if they are registered in good standing with the Department of Agriculture.

New Restrictions on Breeding and Possession: Section 2(b) places a heavy burden on people by making it unlawful to breed or possess prohibited primate species, restricting what individuals can do with these animals.

Strict Registration Deadlines: Section 2(b) requires people who legally possess an existing primate to register each individual animal with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service not later than 180 days after the date of enactment, which creates a strict bureaucratic rule for owners to follow.