The proposed bill, H.B. No. 2025-2026, seeks to enact section 3345.91 of the Revised Code, which mandates that state institutions of higher education with animal testing facilities publish an annual report on their activities. This report must be made available on the institution's public website by April 1 of each year, starting in 2028. The report is required to include information on the institution's progress in replacement, reduction, and refinement efforts regarding animal use, the methodology for measuring this progress, the total number of animals used disaggregated by species, and an estimated percentage of state funds spent on animal procurement and maintenance.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that reports should not include data on animals used solely for agricultural research. If an institution fails to publish the report by the specified deadline, the chancellor of higher education is authorized to impose a fine of up to one thousand dollars for each day of non-compliance. This legislation aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the use of animals for research and educational purposes within state higher education institutions.