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MA S 3082

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An Act relative to animal telehealth

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

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Did MA S 3082 pass?

Not yet. MA S 3082 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-07-16): Accompanied a study order, see S3177

What is MA S 3082 about?

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3082) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to animal telehealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Who sponsors MA S 3082?

Joan B. Lovely is the primary sponsor of MA S 3082, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3082) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to animal telehealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-07-16 — Accompanied a study order, see S3177
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Joan B. Lovelyprimary
  • Margaret R. Scarsdalecosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-07-16

    Accompanied a study order, see S3177

  2. 2026-07-01

    Reporting date extended to Monday July 13, 2026

  3. 2026-06-23

    Hearing rescheduled to 06/23/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:35 AM in B-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

  4. 2026-06-11

    Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

  5. 2026-05-07

    House concurred

  6. 2026-03-23

    Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

    referral-committee

  7. 2026-03-23

    Rules suspended

  8. 2026-03-12

    Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3082

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