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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
For legislation to enhance the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to enhance the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. It amends Section 174E of Chapter 140 of the General Laws to: (1) limit the time a dog can be chained or tethered outside and unattended; (2) prohibit the use of certain collars (e.g., pinch collars, choke collars) for tethering; (3) increase the minimum tether length per dog; (4) require certain standards for dog shelters; and (5) establish a citation system with fines for violations, including potential impoundment or loss of ownership for repeat offenders. The bill also directs fines collected under this section to the Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (31)
Brian Ashe (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Dan Hunt (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
James Welch (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2953 (on 11/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S989 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S989.pdf |
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