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MA H1079
Relative to further increasing the fines for cruelty to animals, and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to increasing the fines for cruelty to animals and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to further increase the fines for cruelty to animals, with the maximum fine for a first offense rising from $5,000 to $5,500 and the maximum fine for subsequent offenses rising from $10,000 to $11,000. It also establishes a special fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters, with a portion of the fines collected being directed to this fund. The bill specifies that municipalities without their own animal shelter can use the funds to support local groups, nonprofits, or public entities dedicated to the humane treatment of animals and promoting the adoption of shelter animals.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4590 (on 06/11/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1079 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1079.pdf |
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