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MA H3678

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Haggerty

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires Department of Transportation highway employees who encounter a deceased dog or cat on a state highway to check for identification tags, microchips, or other forms of ID
  • Employees must attempt to contact the owner directly using information found on the animal's identification
  • Employees must also notify the local animal control officer or police department, who are then responsible for attempting to contact the owner
  • Amends Chapter 140, Section 138a of Massachusetts General Laws (2022 Official Edition)
  • Filed January 17, 2025 by Representative Richard M. Haggerty (30th Middlesex)

Legislative Description

Relative to proper notification of deceased animals on state highways

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling1/27/2026
Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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