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MA H5137

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

7/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Arriaga

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, exchange, trade, barter, lease, or transfer for compensation of any parrot (birds of the order Psittaciformes) in Massachusetts
  • Allows parrot owners to surrender birds without compensation to animal rescue organizations registered with the Department of Agriculture or to public animal control facilities/shelters
  • Permits rescue organizations and shelters to transfer parrots to individuals for permanent placement without compensation
  • Violations carry a fine of up to $1,000 per parrot, with enforcement by local animal control officers or police
  • Takes effect 180 days after passage

Legislative Description

To protecting Avian rights and restricting ongoing trade

Last Action

Senate concurred

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure2/17/2026
Rules7/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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