Senate Bill 1182 aims to prohibit cosmetic animal testing in Wisconsin, defining such testing as the application of cosmetics or their ingredients to live, nonhuman vertebrates. The bill outlines that a cosmetic includes any product applied to the human body for cleansing or beautifying purposes. It establishes that cosmetic manufacturers are prohibited from conducting or contracting for animal testing within the state after December 31, 2026, and from manufacturing or importing cosmetics developed using such testing after this date. Additionally, starting July 1, 2027, manufacturers cannot sell cosmetics known to have been developed using animal testing conducted after December 31, 2026.

The bill includes specific exceptions to these prohibitions, allowing for animal testing if it is required by federal or state regulations under certain conditions, such as the lack of alternative testing methods or the necessity to address specific human health concerns. Violations of the bill's provisions will result in a forfeiture of $5,000, with an additional $1,000 for each day the violation continues. The bill is designed to phase out cosmetic animal testing while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements where necessary.