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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to prohibit the sale, purchase, or possession with intent to sell, of ivory or rhinoceros horn, with certain exceptions. Violations can result in fines and imprisonment. The bill also establishes the Elephant Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn Trafficking Enforcement Fund to support enforcement and educational efforts related to the law. The bill provides exemptions for certain activities, such as those by government agencies, those authorized by federal law, and those involving musical instruments, antiques, or de minimis amounts of ivory. The bill will take effect one year after its passage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (11)
Jason Lewis (D)*,
Mike Barrett (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S576 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S576.pdf |
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