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MA H1652

MA H1652
Relative to pet adoption safety


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the penalty for the abuse of certain animals. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance pet adoption safety by prohibiting individuals convicted of animal abuse crimes from receiving, purchasing, adopting, or sheltering animals. It also prohibits animal breeders, shelters, and pet stores from knowingly offering, selling, or providing animals to those convicted of animal abuse. The bill establishes penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment, with harsher punishments for subsequent offenses. The key terms defined in the bill include "animal abuse crime," "animal breeder," "animal shelter," "convicted of," and "pet store."

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2672 (on 02/10/2022)

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