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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 establish an animal abuse registry. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an animal abuse registry in Massachusetts. It requires individuals convicted of animal abuse crimes to register with the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services, providing their name, address, details of their conviction, and a photograph. The registry will be available for inspection by animal shelters, pet stores, and animal breeders, who are prohibited from selling or adopting out animals to individuals on the registry. The bill also imposes fines and prison sentences for failing to register or for animal shelters, pet stores, and breeders who do not check the registry before providing an animal to a customer.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Steven Howitt (R)*,
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Carole Fiola (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
James Murphy (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1669 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1669.pdf |
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