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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to heartworm in dogs. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to adopt best practices from the American Heartworm Association for the transport and acceptance into the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of dogs with any stage of dirofilariasis, which is also known as heartworm or dog heartworm. The bill is intended to address the issue of heartworm in dogs within the state.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2649 (on 02/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S497 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S497.pdf |
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