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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 Massachusetts state law to require research institutions or product testing facilities that intend to euthanize a dog or cat for non-research purposes to first offer the animal for adoption to an animal shelter, animal rescue organization, or through private placement. The bill provides exceptions if the animal poses a health or safety risk, or is a newborn in need of maternal care. The bill also specifies that research institutions and testing facilities owe no duty of care or liability to the organizations or individuals who adopt the animals.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (33)
Brian Ashe (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
John Velis (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Bud Williams (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/H764 | 02/27/2019 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H764.pdf | 02/27/2019 |
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