MA S2382

Bill

Relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking

Introduced
03/29/2018

In Committee
06/14/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking; and of Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and others relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2382).

AI Summary

This bill aims to prevent the illegal trafficking of ivory and rhinoceros horn in Massachusetts. It bans the sale, purchase, or possession with intent to sell of ivory or rhinoceros horn, with some exceptions, such as for educational or scientific institutions and antique items. The bill establishes penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for violations. It also creates the Elephant Ivory and Rhino Horn Trafficking Enforcement Fund, funded by revenue from penalties, to support enforcement and educational efforts related to the provisions of this bill.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

New draft substituted, see S2553 (on 06/21/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2382

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2382
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2382.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H419	Relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking	Accompanied a new draft, see S2382	Replaces
H976	Relative to the trafficking of W-18	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H985	To increase penalties for distribution of oxycodone	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H986	To increase penalties for heroin distribution	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S2151	Similar Bills	See S3	Similar To
S2553	Relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking	Reprinted as amended, see S2575	Replaced by
S2575	Relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking	No further action taken	Similar To
S2621	To regulate bodywork therapy	No further action taken	Similar To
S450	Relative to ivory and rhino horn trafficking	Accompanied a new draft, see S2382	Similar To
S837	Criminalizing the trafficking of carfentanil	Accompanied a new draft, see S2170	Similar To

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