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MA H 122

in committee

An Act relative to the preservation of existing pet cemeteries

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 122 pass?

Not yet. MA H 122 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-16): Accompanied a study order, see H5241 (under House Rule 27)

What is MA H 122 about?

By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 122) of Rodney M. Elliott and James Arciero that the Division of Animal Health be authorized to regulate the preservation of existing pet cemeteries. Agriculture.

Who sponsors MA H 122?

Rodney M. Elliott is the primary sponsor of MA H 122, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 122) of Rodney M. Elliott and James Arciero that the Division of Animal Health be authorized to regulate the preservation of existing pet cemeteries. Agriculture.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-16 — Accompanied a study order, see H5241 (under House Rule 27)
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Sponsors

  • Rodney M. Elliottprimary
  • James Arcierocosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-16

    Accompanied a study order, see H5241 (under House Rule 27)

  2. 2025-06-27

    Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries

  3. 2025-06-26

    Hearing scheduled for 07/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  4. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  5. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Agriculture

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H122

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