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MA H2148
Protecting the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns
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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
Relative to the business of operating a commercial boarding or training kennels or commercial breeder kennels. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect the health and safety of puppies and kittens in cities and towns. The key provisions are:
1. Prohibiting the sale or offer for sale of puppies or kittens under 8 weeks of age, with a fine of $100 per violation.
2. Requiring a license from the director for anyone operating a commercial boarding, training, or breeder kennel, in addition to any kennel license required under existing law.
3. Specifying the maximum number of dogs that can be maintained by a kennel licensee, as determined by the licensing authority and animal control officer.
4. Requiring kennel licensees to record and retain information on the sale, exchange, or gifting of dogs, and to provide copies of these records to the local clerk and licensing authority.
5. Prohibiting the sale, exchange, trade, barter, lease, or display of dogs or cats on public property or commercial lots, with exceptions for registered shelters, animal control facilities, and educational programs.
6. Directing the Department of Agriculture to promulgate rules and regulations for licensed kennels, including requirements for housing, staffing, and reporting of injuries.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (24)
Linda Campbell (D)*,
Jim Arciero (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Ed Kennedy (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Steve Owens (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied S1322 (on 12/16/2021)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2148 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2148.pdf |
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