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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
05/27/2021
05/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to further regulate to sale of certain domestic animals. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits pet shops from selling or offering for sale dogs, cats, or rabbits, except for those obtained from public or private charitable nonprofit animal shelters or rescue organizations. It requires pet shops to maintain records of the source of each dog, cat, or rabbit they acquire for at least one year, and imposes a fine of up to $500 for each violation. The bill is intended to further regulate the sale of certain domestic animals, with the aim of promoting consumer protection and professional licensure.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (31)
Natalie Higgins (D)*,
Christine Barber (D),
John Barrett (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Paul Donato (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Meghan Kilcoyne (D),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
James Murphy (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5041 (on 08/29/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H384 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H384.pdf |
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