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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
04/27/2017
04/27/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the use of elephants in traveling animal acts. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of elephants in traveling animal acts in the state. It defines key terms such as "mobile or traveling housing facility," "performance," and "traveling animal act." The bill imposes a civil penalty of $500 to $10,000 per violation for anyone who allows an elephant to participate in a traveling animal act. The bill also specifies that its provisions are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other laws protecting animal welfare, and that it does not limit any state or local laws or regulations on animal welfare.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (29)
Jim Arciero (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
William Crocker (R),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Donald Humason (R),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
John Lawn (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Last Action
Accompanied H418 (on 10/17/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1898 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1898.pdf |
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