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MA 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
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Introduced
06/11/2020
06/11/2020
In Committee
06/11/2020
06/11/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislationfor legislationfor legislation to impose penalties for cruel conditions for animals; and of David M. Rogers and others relative to remedy for the sale of sick puppies and kittens, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2760).
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns and enhance the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. The key provisions include:
1. Depositing fines collected under section 37 of chapter 129 into the Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund.
2. Defining a "cattery" and requiring kennels and catteries to be inspected at least annually.
3. Prohibiting the sale or offering for sale of puppies and kittens under 8 weeks of age.
4. Requiring pet shops and animal rescue groups to implant dogs and cats with microchips and register the microchips before releasing the animals to purchasers or adopters.
5. Defining "cruel conditions" for domestic animals and establishing penalties for violations, including potential impoundment or loss of ownership.
6. Directing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate rules and regulations for the maintenance and inspection of commercial and personal kennels and catteries.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (52)
Brian Ashe (D),
John Barrett (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Jay Barrows (R),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Paul Feeney (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Rich Haggerty (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Donald Humason (R),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
John Keenan (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Norm Orrall (R),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
José Tosado (D),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
James Welch (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government (J)
Last Action
Bill reported by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/11/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2760 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2760.pdf |
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