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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 banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill bans the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops in Massachusetts. However, it allows pet shops to offer space to animal rescue or shelter organizations to showcase these animals for adoption, as long as the pet shop does not have an ownership interest in the animals. The bill also does not affect the authority of any town, city, or other locality to regulate or prohibit the sale of dogs, cats, or rabbits. The act will go into effect 90 days after its passage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (12)
Patrick O'Connor (R)*,
Nick Collins (D),
Adam Gómez (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Pat Jehlen (D),
John Keenan (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
John Velis (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2820 (on 06/13/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S550 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S550.pdf |
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