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MA H1938

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Angelo Puppolo

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Expands existing animal cruelty citation provisions in Chapter 140, Section 174E from applying only to dogs to covering all animals
  • Replaces the word "dog" with "animal" throughout subparts (f) and (g) of the statute
  • Requires the Commissioner of the Department of Agricultural Resources to promulgate implementing regulations
  • Mandates consultation with the Animal Control Officers Association of Massachusetts, MSPCA, and Animal Rescue League of Boston in developing the regulations
  • Filed on January 13, 2025 by Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and has 21 co-sponsors from both chambers

Legislative Description

Enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

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