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MA H943

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Galvin

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Dogs brought into Massachusetts by animal rescue organizations from other states must quarantine for at least 48 hours upon entry, either at the placement residence or a licensed quarantine facility
  • After quarantine, a veterinarian must examine the dog and issue a certificate of health confirming no signs of contagious or infectious illness
  • All dogs brought into the state must be vaccinated for rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and leptospirosis, with the director authorized to require additional vaccinations
  • Quarantine requirements do not apply to dogs voluntarily surrendered by individual owners from Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, or Vermont who personally transport the dog into Massachusetts
  • Animal rescue organizations covered by this bill must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits and cannot obtain dogs from breeders or brokers for payment

Legislative Description

Relative to dogs brought into the Commonwealth by animal rescue organizations

Last Action

Accompanied H967

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources2/27/2025

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