188th General Court - Bills To Watch

Click on Bill # to read position paper and full bill text. An condensed list of bills and their status can be downloaded here: MassFed Bills To Watch. Click here to download the MassFed Hearing Schedule.

Note: MassFed Priority Bills show "support" or "oppose" in BOLD and are organized by Committee assignment.

If you cannot attend a hearing you may submit written testimony via email!

Click on the Committee name for Committee Members and their contact information.
This chart will be updated as bill text is received and analyzed. Updated: 05/24/13.

Bill #SponsorName/Description PositionHearing Action
Joint Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government (JMR) 617-722-2090 or 617-722-1660
HB1824 Refile HB2887 Rep. Coakley-Rivera (D) An Act Establishing a Seized Animal Fund x 6/4/13 11am Rm 437 & 1pm Rm A2 x
HB1825 Refile HB2886 Rep. Coakley-Rivera (D) An Act Regulating the Sale of Dogs Support 6/4/13 11am Rm 437 & 1pm Rm A2 x
HB1826 Rep. Coakley-Rivera (D) An Act Relative to the Tethering of Dogs Outside Support with Amendment 6/4/13 11am Rm 437 & 1pm Rm A2 x
HB1840 Rep. Gobi (D) An Act Relative to Dog Pens and Kennels Support 6/4/13 11am Rm 437 & 1pm Rm A2 x
HB1852 Refile HB2326 Rep. Kafka (D) An Act to Ensure Adequate Care of Animals in Cities & Towns Oppose 6/4/13 11am Rm 437 & 1pm Rm A2 x
HB1874 Rep. Reinstein (D) An Act to Protect Puppies and Kittens Oppose 6/4/13 11am Rm 437 & 1pm Rm A2 x
SB401 Sen. Spilka (D) An Act to Protect Puppies and Kittens Oppose 6/4/13 11am Rm 437 & 1pm Rm A2 x
SB942 Sen. Eldridge (D) An Act Protecting Abandoned Animals in Vacant Properties Support 6/4/13 11am Rm 437 & 1pm Rm A2 x
SB952 Sen. Jehlen (D) An Act Strengthening the Enforcement of Certain Dog Laws Support 6/4/13 11am Rm 437 & 1pm Rm A2 x
SB957 Sen. Montigny (D) An Act Relative to Tethering of Dogs Oppose 6/4/13 11am Rm 437 & 1pm Rm A2 x
SB969 Sen. Rush (D) An Act Relative to Dangerous Dogs in Cities and Towns Oppose 6/4/13 11am Rm 437 & 1pm Rm A2 x
Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculature (JEN) 617-722-1551 or 617-722-2210
HB680 Rep. Coakley-Rivera (D) An Act Reltative to Pet Grooming Oppose 6/3/13 10am-2pm Prouty HS Auditorium x
HB3342 Rep. Cantwell (D) An Act Regulating Boarding Kennels and Daycare Facilities for Dogs Oppose as written 6/3/13 10am-2pm Prouty HS Auditorium x
SB375 Rep. Montigny (D) An Act Relative to Privately Operated Animal Shelters Oppose 6/3/13 10am-2pm Prouty HS Auditorium x
Joint Committee on the Judiciary (JJU) 617-722-2396 or 617-722-1639
HB1172 Rep. Arciero (D) An Act Relative to Service Trained Dogs Support x x
HB1182 Refile HB2793 Rep. Ayers (D) An Act Relative to the Penalty for Killing, Maiming or Poisoning of Animals Oppose as written x x
HB1243 Rep. Campbell (D) An Act Updating the Law Relating to Posting a Security for Seized Animals in Cruelty Cases Oppose x x
HB1262 Refile HB2810 Rep. Coakley-Rivera (D) An Act Increasing Penalties for Cruelty to Animals Support x x
HB1363 Refile HB2176 Rep.Gobi (D) An Act Reltative to Dog Training Areas in the Commonwealth Support x x
HB1416 Refile HB2228 Rep. Kafka (D) An Act Establishing a Public Registry of Animal Abusers Oppose x x
HB1578 Rep. Reinstein (D) An Act Relative to Stolen Animals Oppose x x
SB767 Sen. Montigny (D) An Act Relative to a Private Cause of Action to Prevent the Cruel and Inhumane Treatment of Animals Oppose x x
SB807 Refile SB876 Sen. Tarr (R) An Act Establishing an Animal Abuse Registry Oppose x x
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure (JCP) 617-722-2030 or 617-722-1200
HB246 Refile HB1895 Rep. Mahoney (D) An Act to Establish a Subsidiary Board for Veterinary Technology Oppose x x
HB272 Refile HB1023 Rep. Peterson (R) An Act Relative to the Definition of a Kennel Oppose x x
Joint Committee on Financial Services (JFS) 617-722-2220 or 617-722-1634
HB918 Refile HB2054 Rep. Gobi An Act Concerning the Use of Certain Insurance Underwriting Guidelines Pertaining to Dogs Support x x
Joint Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security (JPSF) 617-722-2230 or 617-722-1222
SB1172 Sen. Spilka An Act Ensuring the Safety of People with Pets in Disasters Support x x
NO COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT
HD1601 Rep. Khan (D) An Act Regarding Further Protection of Consumers in the Commonwealth x x No bill text available