Assembly Bill 436 mandates that animal testing facilities and breeders must offer certain dogs and cats for adoption to designated releasing agencies, which include animal shelters and humane societies, if the animals do not pose a public health risk. The bill defines key terms such as "adoption," "animal testing facility," "breeder," and "releasing agency." It stipulates that if an animal testing facility is operated by a state agency or an institution of higher education, they may create their own internal adoption program to comply with the law. Additionally, the bill requires these facilities and breeders to report annually to the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection on the number of animals they own, use for research, and transfer for adoption.

Violations of this bill can result in a forfeiture of up to $5,000, with each individual violation concerning a specific dog or cat treated as a separate offense. The bill also includes provisions that protect facilities and breeders from civil liability when they act in good faith to transfer animals to releasing agencies. Overall, the legislation aims to promote the adoption of dogs and cats from testing facilities and breeders, thereby reducing euthanasia rates for these animals.