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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 impose penalties for cruel conditions for animals. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. It amends the existing law (Section 174E of Chapter 140 of the General Laws) by defining "cruel conditions" to include exposure to excessive animal waste, lack of proper food and water, and lack of protection from environmental conditions that pose a risk to the animal's health or safety. The bill also establishes a tiered system of fines for violations, with escalating penalties for repeated offenses. Additionally, it allows for the impoundment or loss of ownership of the animal for third or subsequent offenses. The bill also specifies that fines collected under this section shall be deposited into the Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (21)
Angelo Puppolo (D)*,
Jim Arciero (D),
Brian Ashe (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Jack Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2672 (on 02/10/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1840 | 04/15/2021 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1840.pdf | 04/15/2021 |
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