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Bill > S2285
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Introduced
02/05/2018
02/05/2018
In Committee
03/22/2018
03/22/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to enhance the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2285).
AI Summary
This bill enhances the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. It amends the existing law (Section 174E of Chapter 140 of the General Laws) to define "cruel conditions" for farm animals, which includes filthy confinement and unsafe conditions. The bill establishes a penalty system, with a written warning or fine for a first offense, a higher fine for a second offense, and an even higher fine for a third or subsequent offense. Additionally, the bill allows special police officers appointed by the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Animal Rescue League of Boston to enforce the law if an animal control officer is unresponsive or unavailable.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
New draft substituted, see S2640 (on 07/30/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2285 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2285.pdf |
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