An Act changing the legal status of "pets" from personal property to "companion animals"
By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2290) of Elizabeth Cabraldipippo relative to the penalties for a guardian abusing a domesticated companion animal. The Judiciary.
Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
- Presenter:
- Steven S. Howitt (By Request)
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2017 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 1/23/2017 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/30/2017 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/18/2017 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 8/9/2018 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4874 |
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