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Introduced
05/13/2019
05/13/2019
In Committee
05/13/2019
05/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to penalties for cruelty to animals. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws to impose additional penalties on individuals convicted of animal cruelty offenses. The key provisions include: 1) prohibiting such individuals from owning, possessing, or caring for animals for a period of at least 5 years after their release from custody; 2) imposing a fine of up to $1,000 for each animal held in violation of this prohibition; and 3) requiring the forfeiture of any animals involved in such violations to the state. These measures are intended to protect animals from further abuse by individuals with a history of cruelty convictions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (23)
Bruce Ayers (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
John Barrett (D),
Paul Brodeur (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Louis Kafka (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Frank Moran (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Dave Robertson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
José Tosado (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2494 (on 03/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3772 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3772.pdf |
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