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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
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Introduced Session
187th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to impose a penalty for the confinement of farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up, and fully extend their limbs. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent farm animal cruelty by establishing penalties for confining certain farm animals in a way that prevents them from moving freely. Specifically, it prohibits tethering or confining a "covered animal" – defined as a pregnant pig, a calf raised for veal, or an egg-laying hen kept on a farm – in an enclosure that does not allow the animal to lie down, stand up, fully extend its limbs, or turn around completely without obstruction. The bill outlines several exceptions to this rule, including for scientific research, veterinary care, transportation, exhibitions like rodeos and fairs, and the slaughter of animals. It also provides a temporary exception for pigs in the seven days before giving birth. Violators of these provisions would be considered guilty of a misdemeanor, facing a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to 180 days, or both. The bill is set to take effect by January 1, 2015.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (55)
Jason Lewis (D)*,
Paul Adams (R),
Jim Arciero (D),
Cory Atkins (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
John Binienda (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Thomas Calter (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
Christine Canavan (D),
Katherine Clark (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Thomas Conroy (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Stephen DiNatale (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
John Fernandes (D),
John Fresolo (OTHER),
Sean Garballey (D),
Thomas Golden (D),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
John Keenan (D),
John Keenan (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Peter Kocot (D),
Steven Levy (R),
James Lyons (R),
Timothy Madden (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Aaron Michlewitz (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Thomas Petrolati (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
George Ross (R),
Byron Rushing (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Carl Sciortino (D),
Frank Smizik (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Ellen Story (D),
David Sullivan (D),
Benjamin Swan (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Timothy Toomey (D),
David Torrisi (D),
Cleon Turner (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Martin Walsh (D),
Martha Walz (D),
Alice Wolf (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2013)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/187/House/H458 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/187/H458 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=7918&generalCourtId=1 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/7918?generalCourtId=1 |
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