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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 to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops in Massachusetts. Specifically, the bill would amend existing law to (1) prohibit new pet shops from selling dogs or cats unless they had a Class A license from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources prior to the effective date of the act, and (2) prohibit new pet shops from selling rabbits unless they were already selling rabbits before the effective date. The bill also clarifies that it does not affect the authority of local governments to regulate or prohibit the sale of these animals. The bill is declared an emergency law, indicating that it is intended to take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (20)
Patrick O'Connor (R)*,
Nick Collins (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
John Cronin (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Adam Gómez (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Brad Jones (R),
John Keenan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Pavel Payano (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
John Velis (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2820 (on 06/13/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S549 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S549.pdf |
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