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Introduced
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
In Committee
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the ownership of pets by convicted animal abusers; of Bradford Hill and others relative to the penalty for the abuse of certain animals; and of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to penalties for cruelty to animals,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2494).
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent convicted animal abusers from owning or caring for pets for a reasonable period of time, which shall not be less than 5 years after their release from custody. The bill also provides for fines to be collected from those in violation of this restriction, and directs these fines to be deposited into the Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund to support animal welfare initiatives.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
Colleen Garry (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Dean Tran (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on the Judiciary (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2494 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2494.pdf |
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