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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 protect research animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to require research institutions and product testing facilities to offer dogs and cats to be euthanized for purposes other than research to animal shelters, animal rescue organizations, or through private placement for adoption, with some exceptions. The bill defines key terms like "animal rescue organization" and "product testing facility," and specifies that the research institutions and facilities owe no duty of care or liability to the organizations or individuals that adopt the animals. The bill also exempts newborn dogs and cats in need of maternal care from the adoption requirement.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (35)
Will Brownsberger (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
William Crocker (R),
Julian Cyr (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Rich Haggerty (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Dave Robertson (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
James Welch (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2463 (on 01/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S534 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S534.pdf |
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