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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 the adoption of animals from research institutions licensed to use dogs or cats. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to require research institutions that use dogs or cats for scientific investigation, experimentation, or instruction to offer those animals for adoption by animal adoption or rescue organizations after the completion of the research or testing, as long as the research or testing does not require the destruction of the animal and the animal is no longer needed by the institution. The bill also establishes licensing requirements for research institutions using dogs or cats, including an application process, license fees, and annual renewals. The Commissioner of Public Health is given the authority to make rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of the law and to inspect the animal research and care facilities of licensees.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Brendan Crighton (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Denise Provost (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4682 (on 07/02/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2454 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2454.pdf |
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