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MA H1774
Protecting the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns
summary
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 oversight of dogs and cats by cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws in Massachusetts to provide oversight and regulation of dogs and cats in cities and towns. Key provisions include: requiring a kennel license for individuals keeping more than 4 dogs, mandating inspections before issuing or renewing a kennel license, prohibiting the sale or offer for sale of puppies and kittens under 8 weeks old, and banning the commercial display and sale of dogs and cats in certain public areas. The bill also directs the state's Department of Agriculture to promulgate rules and regulations for boarding/daycare facilities, commercial breeding kennels, and personal kennels where dogs are bred and sold.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (80)
Jim Arciero (D),
Brian Ashe (D),
Bruce Ayers (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
John Barrett (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
David Biele (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Dan Cahill (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Paul Donato (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Carlos González (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Kate Hogan (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Randy Hunt (R),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
John Lawn (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
John Mahoney (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Frank Moran (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Denise Provost (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
John Rogers (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
José Tosado (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
John Velis (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2760 (on 06/11/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1774 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1774.pdf |
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