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MA H2132
Relative to further increasing the fines for cruelty to animals, and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
12/23/2021
12/23/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to increasing the fines for cruelty to animals and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to increase the fines for cruelty to animals from $5,000 to $5,500 for a first offense and from $10,000 to $11,000 for subsequent offenses. It also establishes a special fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters, with up to $500 from a first offense fine and up to $1,000 from subsequent offense fines being designated for this purpose. In municipalities without an animal shelter, the funds will be used to benefit local groups, nonprofit organizations, or public entities dedicated to the humane treatment of animals and/or the promotion of the adoption of shelter animals.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2132 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2132.pdf |
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