MA S1204

Bill

Relating to the remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill aims to provide a remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens. It defines key terms like "buyer," "seller," and "unfit for sale," and outlines the process for a veterinarian to declare a puppy or kitten unfit for sale. The bill gives buyers several options, including returning the animal for a refund or replacement, or keeping the animal and receiving reimbursement for veterinary fees. The bill also allows sellers to contest a buyer's demand and requires the remedy to be provided within 30 days. The bill excludes certain organizations like shelters and animal control facilities from these provisions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (28)

Brian Ashe (D), Mike Connolly (D), Julian Cyr (D), Sal DiDomenico (D), Diana Dizoglio (D), Lori Ehrlich (D), Paul Feeney (D), Colleen Garry (D), Jim Hawkins (D), Bradford Hill (R), Donald Humason (R), Dan Hunt (D), Pat Jehlen (D), John Keenan (D), Kay Khan (D), David LeBoeuf (D), Jack Lewis (D), Jason Lewis (D), Mike Moore (D), Matt Muratore (R), Tram Nguyen (D), Patrick O'Connor (R), Marc Pacheco (D), Maria Robinson (D), Tom Stanley (D), Bruce Tarr (R), Walter Timilty (D), James Welch (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2760 (on 06/11/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1204

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1204
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1204.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1774	Protecting the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns	Accompanied a new draft, see S2760	Similar To
H1823	Relating to the remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens	Accompanied a new draft, see S2760	Similar To
H2398	Extending certain existing sales tax exemptions to veteran's organizations	Accompanied a study order, see H5128	Similar To
H2400	Exempting certain fraternal organizations from the tax of sales of alcoholic beverages	Accompanied a study order, see H5128	Similar To
H2495	In aid of libraries	Accompanied a study order, see H5128	Similar To
H2570	Regarding a sales tax exemption	Accompanied a study order, see H5080	Similar To
S114	Protecting the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns	Accompanied a new draft, see S2760	Similar To
S1759	Relative to the taxation of rolling stock	Accompanied H2517	Similar To
S2760	Protecting the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns and enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals	Bill reported by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Replaced by
S976	Reducing tobacco sales to minors	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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