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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 ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to prohibit the sale, purchase, or possession with intent to sell of ivory or rhinoceros horn, subject to certain exceptions. It establishes penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment, and creates the Elephant Ivory and Rhino Horn Trafficking Enforcement Fund to support enforcement and education efforts related to the law. The bill includes exemptions for certain educational, scientific, and antique uses, as well as for musical instruments and items containing a de minimis amount of ivory. It will take effect one year after passage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (32)
Lori Ehrlich (D)*,
Jason Lewis (D)*,
Pete Capano (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Mark Cusack (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Pat Duffy (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
James Murphy (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied S576 (on 03/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H903 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H903.pdf |
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