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MA H5364
MA H5364Relative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal
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Introduced
10/27/2022
10/27/2022
In Committee
11/17/2022
11/17/2022
Crossed Over
10/27/2022
10/27/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special legislative commission to study and report on the use of service animals in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The commission will consist of 15 members, including representatives from the state legislature, government agencies, law enforcement, advocacy organizations, and the business community. The commission's study will include reviewing current laws and procedures governing service animals, examining the use and benefits of service animals by individuals with disabilities, investigating the prevalence and impact of fraud and misrepresentation involving service animals, researching practices in other jurisdictions to deter service animal misuse, and identifying training and educational opportunities to increase understanding of service animal laws. The commission will report its findings and recommendations, including potential changes to laws governing service animals, by April 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (26)
Jay Barrows (R),
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Linda Campbell (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
David Linsky (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Dave Muradian (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
James Murphy (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
House Committee on Ways and Means (H)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 11/17/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5364 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5364.pdf |
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