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MA H1555

MA H1555
To ensure continued humane animal care and support family farms

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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to impose a penalty for the confinement of farm animals in a manner that does not allow them to turn around freely, lie down, stand up and fully extend their limbs. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 272 of the General Laws to prohibit the confinement of certain farm animals in a manner that prevents them from freely turning around, lying down, standing up, and fully extending their limbs, with violations punishable by a fine of up to $1,000. Specifically, it defines "covered animal" as a pig during pregnancy or a calf raised for veal, and "enclosure" to include structures like gestation crates and veal crates. The bill provides several exceptions to this prohibition, including for medical research, veterinary purposes, transportation, exhibitions like rodeos and fairs, and the slaughter of animals. It also includes a specific exception for pigs during the seven days before giving birth. The law will take effect one year after its passage, allowing time for farms to comply with these new humane animal care standards.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (40)

Dave Rogers (D)*,  Jim Arciero (D),  Brian Ashe (D),  Ruth Balser (D),  Michael Brady (D),  Paul Brodeur (D),  Thomas Calter (D),  James Cantwell (D),  Gailanne Cariddi (D),  Angelo D'Emilia (R),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Marcos Devers (D),  Stephen DiNatale (D),  Michelle DuBois (D),  James Dwyer (D),  Lori Ehrlich (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Jonathan Hecht (D),  Robert Hedlund (R),  Paul Heroux (D),  Kay Khan (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  Jay Livingstone (D),  Timothy Madden (D),  Brian Mannal (D),  Joe McKenna (R),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Leonard Mirra (R),  Frank Moran (D),  Alice Peisch (D),  Thomas Petrolati (D),  Smitty Pignatelli (D),  Denise Provost (D),  Danny Ryan (D),  Tom Sannicandro (D),  Ellen Story (D),  Benjamin Swan (D),  Timothy Toomey (D),  Chris Walsh (D), 

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)
(6 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1555
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1555.pdf
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