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Introduced
07/30/2018
07/30/2018
In Committee
07/30/2018
07/30/2018
Crossed Over
07/30/2018
07/30/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
SENATE, July 30, 2018 - The committee on Rules to whom was referred the Senate Bill enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals (Senate, No. 2285),-- reports, that the matter be placed on the orders of the Day for the next session, with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2640).
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. Specifically, it amends existing laws to:
1. Deposit fines collected under Section 37 of Chapter 129 into the Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund.
2. Clarify the definition of "cruel conditions" for farm animals to include exposure to unsanitary or dangerous environments, and failure to provide adequate shelter.
3. Establish a tiered system of penalties, starting with a written warning or a fine of up to $50 for a first offense, and increasing to a fine of up to $500 for a third or subsequent offense, with the possibility of dog impoundment or loss of ownership for third or subsequent offenses involving dogs.
4. Allow special state police officers appointed by the Colonel of State Police to enforce these provisions if an animal control officer is unresponsive or unavailable.
The bill provides more specific guidelines and stronger enforcement mechanisms to address instances of cruel conditions for farm animals in Massachusetts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
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Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2640 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2640.pdf |
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