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MA H1563
MA H1563Relative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
10/27/2022
10/27/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to study the use of service animals in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The commission will consist of 15 members, including legislators, government officials, and representatives from various organizations. The study will examine current laws and procedures governing service animals, the benefits of service animals for individuals with disabilities, the prevalence of fraud and misuse of service animals, and the feasibility of certification, registration, or licensing of service animals. The commission will file its findings with the legislature by December 31, 2022.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (26)
Kim Ferguson (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Linda Campbell (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
David Linsky (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Dave Muradian (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
James Murphy (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
New draft substituted, see H5364 (on 10/27/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1563 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1563.pdf |
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