The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding a new article to Title 44, Chapter 11 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically addressing the sale of cosmetics. It would make it unlawful for manufacturers to knowingly sell or offer for sale any cosmetic in Arizona that has undergone animal testing during its development or manufacture. This prohibition applies to testing conducted by the manufacturer, their suppliers, or any contracted parties. Violations would incur civil penalties of up to $1,000 for the first day and an additional $500 for each subsequent day of the violation. The bill also preempts local regulations regarding cosmetic sales, asserting that such regulation is a matter of statewide concern.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific exemptions to the prohibition on animal testing, including testing conducted outside the U.S. under foreign regulatory authority, testing for products regulated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and certain conditions related to non-cosmetic products. It also allows for cosmetics tested on animals before January 1, 2027, to be sold if no new testing is conducted after that date. The act is set to become effective on January 1, 2027, and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.