MA S1341

Bill

Protecting animal welfare in cities and towns

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to protect animal welfare in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect the welfare of cats and dogs in cities and towns. It proposes to amend the existing laws by adding a new section that imposes liability on individuals who willfully, recklessly, or negligently cause the unnecessary or unjustified death of a cat or dog. The bill allows the owner of the deceased animal to recover damages, including the fair monetary value of the animal, loss of comfort and companionship, afterlife expenses, court costs, and other reasonable damages, with a cap of $30,000 on non-economic damages. The bill also specifies that such damages must be sought in a tort action within three years of the animal's death or the discovery of the factual basis for the claim.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

John Keenan (D)*, Colleen Garry (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2630 (on 01/31/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1341

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1341
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1341.pdf

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