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MA H375

MA H375
Relative to wildlife rehabilitators


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to further regulate wildlife rehabilitators. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to further regulate wildlife rehabilitators in Massachusetts. It amends the state's laws to specify that the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife can permit trained wildlife rehabilitators to provide aid or care to sick, injured, debilitated, and orphaned wildlife. The bill requires these permitted rehabilitators to have a signed written agreement with a veterinarian, which must be approved by the Division and outline the specific procedures, services, responsibilities, and limitations of the rehabilitator.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4680 (on 05/30/2024)

Bill Topics

Agriculture
  • ‐ Animal and Crop Disease, Pest Control
Environment
  • ‐ Species and Forest Protection

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H375 03/13/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H375.pdf 03/13/2023
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