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Introduced
05/02/2024
05/02/2024
In Committee
05/02/2024
05/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislationfor 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, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2757).
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect animals by prohibiting the sale, exchange, or transfer of dogs and cats under 8 weeks of age, except for transfers between shelters, municipal animal control facilities, or licensed animal rescue organizations. It also bans the sale, offering for sale, exchange, trade, barter, or transfer of any dog or cat on public properties like roadsides, parks, or commercial parking lots, except for certain educational and exhibition events. Violations of these provisions would result in fines ranging from $50 to $300, with each incident constituting a separate offense. The bill also requires cities and towns to enforce these regulations through their animal control officers or police.
Sponsors (55)
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),
Jessica Giannino (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),
Jason Lewis (D),
Billy MacGregor (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jim O'Day (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Pavel Payano (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Marcus Vaughn (R),
John Velis (D),
Dave Vieira (R),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Tom Walsh (D),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on the Judiciary (Joint)
Last Action
New draft substituted, see S2908 (on 07/29/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2757 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2757.pdf |
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