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MA S2028
Relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
12/05/2019
12/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of elephants, big cats, primates, and bears in traveling animal acts, such as circuses and carnivals. It defines "covered animals" and "traveling animal acts," and imposes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation. The bill allows these animals to be used in performances at fixed, non-mobile facilities, and clarifies that the bill is in addition to, and does not replace, any existing animal welfare laws. The bill also includes a severability clause and takes effect on January 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (30)
Brian Ashe (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Paul Feeney (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Kay Khan (D),
John Lawn (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Dave Robertson (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
James Welch (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 12/05/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2028 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2028.pdf |
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