MA S1092

Bill

MA S1092

Relative to tethering of dogs

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to tethering of dogs. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 174E of Chapter 140 of the General Laws, which pertains to the tethering of dogs, by changing the maximum allowed tethering time from "24 consecutive hours" to "5 hours in a 24-hour period" in multiple sections of the law. Additionally, it increases the penalties for repeat offenses, raising the fine for a second offense from a maximum of $100 to $200, and for a third or subsequent offense from a maximum of $300 to $500. These changes aim to limit the duration dogs can be tethered and to impose stricter fines for violations, reflecting a shift in regulations regarding animal welfare.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Mark Montigny (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2229 (on 04/19/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1092

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1092
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1092
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1092.pdf

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