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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 relative to the ownership of pets by convicted animal abusers. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Massachusetts law to prohibit individuals convicted of animal abuse from owning or possessing pets for a period of at least 5 years after their release from custody. The bill also directs any fines collected under the animal cruelty statute to be deposited into the Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund, which supports efforts to prevent and address animal homelessness and suffering. The bill aims to protect animals from further abuse by restricting ownership rights of those previously convicted of such offenses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (22)
Mike Moore (D)*,
Jo Comerford (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Paul Frost (R),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Adam Gómez (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
John Keenan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
John Velis (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/S1111 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1111.pdf |
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