MA H 2256
in committeeAn Act to protect pets
Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower
Quick answers
Did MA H 2256 pass?
Not yet. MA H 2256 is in committee as of 2025-11-17 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-11-17): Accompanied a study order, see H4732
What is MA H 2256 about?
By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2256) of Mark J. Cusack relative to the care and sale of cats, dogs and rabbits. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Who sponsors MA H 2256?
Mark J. Cusack is the primary sponsor of MA H 2256.
Description
By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2256) of Mark J. Cusack relative to the care and sale of cats, dogs and rabbits. Municipalities and Regional Government.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2025-11-17 — Accompanied a study order, see H4732
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Mark J. Cusackprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-02-27
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
referral-committee
2025-02-27
Senate concurred
2025-06-03
Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
2025-11-17
Accompanied a study order, see H4732
Versions
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Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Replaces: HD 3105
Official source
Attribution
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