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MA SD 2945

in committee

An Act promoting the safety of dogs in the custody of kennels

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

Quick answers

Did MA SD 2945 pass?

Not yet. MA SD 2945 is in committee as of 2025-06-12 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-06-12): Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

What is MA SD 2945 about?

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to promote the safety of dogs in the custody of kennels. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Who sponsors MA SD 2945?

Barry R. Finegold is the primary sponsor of MA SD 2945.

Description

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to promote the safety of dogs in the custody of kennels. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-06-12 — Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Bill type
proposed bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Barry R. Finegoldprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-06-05

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

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  2. 2025-06-12

    Rules suspended

  3. 2025-06-12

    Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

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Versions

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/SD2945

Attribution

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