| Bill # |
Sponsor |
Name/Description |
Position |
Hearing |
Action |
| Joint Committee on Agriculture (JCA) 617-722-1540 |
| HB95 |
Rep. Adam Scanlon (D) |
An Act relative to the definition of livestock |
x |
x |
x |
| Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources (JEN) 617-722-1555 |
| SB548 |
Sen. Patrick O'Connor (R) |
An Act protecting dogs at boarding kennels and daycare facilities |
OPPOSE |
11/8/23 A2 and Virtual |
4/8/24 |
| HB835 |
Rep. Hannah Kane (R) |
An Act protecting dogs at boarding kennels and daycare facilities |
OPPOSE |
11/8/23 A2 and Virtual |
Extension until 4/8/24 |
| SB549 |
Sen. Patrick O'Connor (D) |
An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops |
OPPOSE |
11/8/23 A2 and Virtual |
x |
| SB550 |
Sen. Patrick O'Connor (D) |
An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops |
OPPOSE |
11/8/23 A2 and Visual |
x |
| HB826 |
Sen. Natalie Higgins (D) |
An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops |
OPPOSE |
11/8/23 A2 and Virtual |
Extension until 4/12/24 |
| HB850 |
Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis (D) |
An Act concerning the use of animals in product testing |
x |
11/8/23 A2 and Virtual |
Extension until 4/12/24 |
| SB533 |
Sen. Mark Montigny (D) |
An Act to provide additional funding for animal welfare and safety programming |
x |
11/8/23 A2 and Virtual |
Sent to Study |
| Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government (JMR) 617-722-1291 or 617-722-2090 |
| HB2027 |
Rep. Bruce Ayers (D) |
An Act Relative to puppy mills |
x |
9/26 B1 and Virtual |
x |
| SB1309 |
Sen. Mark Montigny (D) |
An Act to increase kennel safety aka Ollie’s Law |
OPPOSE |
9/26 B1 and Virtual |
x |
| HB2019 |
Rep. Brian M. Ashe (D) |
An Act to increase kennel safety, aka Ollie’s Law |
OPPOSE |
9/26 B1 and Virtual |
x |
| SB1059 |
Sen. Mark Montigny (D) |
An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals |
x |
x |
x |
HB2102
|
Rep. Angelo Puppolo (D) |
An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals |
x |
9/26 B1 and Vrtual |
x |
| SB1310 |
Sen. Mark Montigny (D) |
An Act to preserve the eternal bonds between people and their animals |
SUPPORT |
9/26 B1 and Virtual |
x |
| SB1311 |
Sen. Mark Montigny (D) |
An Act relative to updating animal health inspections |
x |
9/26 B1 and Virtual |
x |
| HB2117 |
Rep. David T. Vieira (D) |
An Act relative to dangerous dogs |
x |
9/26 B1 and Virtual |
x |
| HB314 |
Rep. Danielle W. Gregoire (D) |
An Act to provide consumer protections at dog day care businesses |
SUPPORT |
9/26 B1 and Virtual |
x |
| Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (JCF) 617-722-1514 or 617-722-2011 |
| SB90 |
Sen. Adam Gomez (D) |
An Act relative to animal welfare and DCF regulations |
x |
x |
x |
| HB198 |
Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis (D) |
An Act relative to animal welfare and DCF regulations |
x |
x |
x |
| Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (JCP) 617-722-1230 or 617-722-2014 |
| SB207 |
Sen. Jake Oliveira (D) |
An Act regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians |
x |
x |
x |
| HB310 |
Rep. Carlos Gonzalez (D) |
An Act relative to pet grooming |
x |
x |
x |
| Joint Committee the Judiciary (JJU) 617-722-1120 or 617-722-2396 |
| SB1118 |
Sen. Michael F. Rush (D) |
An Act further clarifying dog bite liability |
x |
x |
x |
| SB1076 |
Sen. Michael Moore (D) |
An Act relative to the ownership of pets by convicted animal abusers |
x |
x |
x |
| HB1557 |
Rep. Steven S. Howitt (R) |
An Act relative to establishing an animal abuse registry |
x |
x |
x |
|
| SB1056 |
Sen. Mark Montigny (D) |
An Act relative to improving enforcement for tethering violations |
x |
x |
x |
| SB1142 |
Sen. John Velis (D) |
An Act relative to the humane protection of animals |
x |
x |
x |
| HB1718 |
Rep. Ted Phillips (D) |
An Act relative to the humane protection of animals |
x |
x |
x |
| HB1730 |
Rep. David Robertson (D) |
An Act relative protecting cats and dogs from slaughter |
x |
x |
x |
| HB1655 |
Rep. Jay D. Livingstone (D) |
An Act increasing fair housing protections for victims of abusive behavior |
x |
x |
x |
| Joint Committee on Housing (JHO) 617-722-1634 or 617-722-2575 |
| SB876 |
Sen. Anne Gobi (D) |
An Act to maintain stable housing for families with pets in an economic crisis and beyond |
x |
x |
x |
| Joint Committee on Public Health (JPH) 617-722-1570 or 617-722-2130 |
| SB1424 |
Sen. Mark Montigny (D) |
An Act promoting humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing |
x |
x |
x |
| Joint Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security (JPSF) 617-722-1643 or 617-722-2230 |
| HB2424 |
Rep, Steven Xiarhos (D) |
An Act establishing a fund for the care of retired police dogs |
x |
x |
x |
| Joint Committee Revenue (JRV) 617-722-1330 or 617-722-2320 |
| HB2899 |
Rep. David Muradian (R) |
An Act providing tax credits to promote the adoption of a dog or cat from a shelter |
x |
x |
x |
| No Committee Assignments |
| HD3318 |
Rep. Matthew Muratore (R) |
An Act relative to a sales tax exemption for animal medication prescribed by veterinarians |
x |
x |
x |
| HD2903 |
Rep. Bruce J. Ayers (D) |
An Act establishing tax credits for the adoption of cats and dogs |
x |
x |
x |
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