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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the adoption of certain research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 140 of the General Laws to require research institutions or product testing facilities to offer dogs or cats they intend to euthanize for non-research purposes to animal shelters, animal rescue organizations, or through private placement for adoption, with certain exceptions. It defines key terms like "animal rescue organization" and "product testing facility", and outlines the responsibilities and liabilities of research institutions when offering animals for adoption. The bill aims to facilitate the adoption of research animals and prevent their euthanasia when no longer needed for scientific, medical, or educational research.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (30)
Brian Ashe (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
James Kelcourse (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Dave Rogers (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
John Velis (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2463 (on 01/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H758 | 02/27/2019 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H758.pdf | 02/27/2019 |
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