MA SD 552
in committeeAn Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops
Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper
Description
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 618) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.
- Introduced
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- Status date
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- Latest action
- 2025-02-27 — House concurred
- Bill type
- proposed bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Jason M. Lewisprimary
- Michael O. Moorecosponsor
- Michael D. Bradycosponsor
- James K. Hawkinscosponsor
- Vanna Howardcosponsor
- John F. Keenancosponsor
- Manny Cruzcosponsor
- Bruce E. Tarrcosponsor
- Adam J. Scanloncosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-02-27
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
referral-committee
2025-02-27
House concurred
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Related bills
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