MA H1653

Bill

MA H1653

Designating the month of October as adopt a shelter dog month

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
02/07/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition of Bruce J. Ayers and others for the issuance by the Governor of an annual proclamation setting apart the month of October as adopt a shelter dog awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend the Massachusetts General Laws to require the governor to annually issue a proclamation designating the month of October as "Adopt a Shelter Dog Month." The purpose of this proclamation would be to increase public awareness and encourage the adoption of shelter and rescue dogs in the state. The bill aims to promote the adoption of these animals from shelters and rescue organizations.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (8)

Jim Arciero (D), Bruce Ayers (D), James Cantwell (D), Carole Fiola (D), Paul Heroux (D), Steven Howitt (R), Robert Koczera (D), Tom Stanley (D),

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 02/08/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1653

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1653
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1653.pdf

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