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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 enhance the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill enhances the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. It amends existing laws to expand the definition of "cruel conditions" to include exposure to excessive waste, lack of proper food and water, and lack of protection from adverse weather conditions. The bill also establishes a penalty system, where a first offense results in a warning or a fine of up to $50, a second offense results in a fine of up to $200, and a third or subsequent offense results in a fine of up to $500 and potential impoundment or loss of ownership of the animal. Additionally, the bill requires that fines collected under this law be deposited into the Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Mark Montigny (D)*,
Brendan Crighton (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2672 (on 02/10/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1097 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1097.pdf |
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