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MA H1718

MA H1718
Relative to the humane protection of animals

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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 relative to the humane protection of animals and establishing a task force to complete a systematic review of the laws pertaining to animal cruelty and protection. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a task force to review and make recommendations regarding animal cruelty and protection laws, including the potential creation of a misdemeanor animal cruelty statute. It prohibits the sale of puppies and kittens under 8 weeks old, and restricts the commercial sale or display of dogs and cats in certain public spaces. The bill also expands the definition of "cruel conditions" for domestic animals, increases penalties for violations, and allows courts to order mental health evaluations and treatment for certain animal abuse offenders. Additionally, it prohibits convicted animal abusers from having access to animals for a specified period of time.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (51)

Jessica Giannino (D)*,  Ted Philips (D)*,  Jim Arciero (D),  James Arena-Derosa (D),  Jenny Armini (D),  Brian Ashe (D),  Bruce Ayers (D),  John Barrett (D),  Natalie Blais (D),  Simon Cataldo (D),  Josh Cutler (D),  Carol Doherty (D),  Kate Donaghue (D),  Michelle DuBois (D),  Pat Duffy (D),  Rodney Elliott (D),  Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),  Bill Galvin (D),  Denise Garlick (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Ryan Hamilton (D),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Kevin Honan (D),  Vanna Howard (D),  Steven Howitt (R),  Brad Jones (R),  Patrick Kearney (D),  Sally Kerans (D),  Mike Kushmerek (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Billy MacGregor (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Sam Montaño (D),  Matt Muratore (R),  Brian Murray (D),  Patrick O'Connor (R),  Jim O'Day (D),  Steve Owens (D),  Angelo Puppolo (D),  Dave Robertson (D),  Danny Ryan (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Margaret Scarsdale (D),  Marcus Vaughn (R),  Dave Vieira (R),  Tommy Vitolo (D),  Tom Walsh (D),  Steve Xiarhos (R), 

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2757 (on 05/02/2024)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1718
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1718.pdf
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