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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to prohibit the sale of fur products. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the sale of fur products in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, except for the sale of used fur products by individuals, non-profit organizations, or second-hand stores, the use of fur products for traditional tribal, cultural, or spiritual purposes by members of federally or state-recognized Native American tribes, and any activities expressly authorized by federal or state law. The bill defines key terms such as "fur," "fur product," and "taxidermy," and imposes monetary penalties for violations of the prohibition. The bill also includes a severability clause and an effective date 180 days after its passage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (20)
John Velis (D)*,
Joseph Boncore (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2734 (on 03/03/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S623 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S623.pdf |
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