An Act reforming the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits in the Commonwealth
Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, James T. Welch, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops; (accompanied by bill, House, No.800) (accompanied by bill, House, No. 800) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to further regulate the sale of certain domestic animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3828) of Bruce J. Ayers and Thomas M. Stanley relative to the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2592).
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Sponsor:
- Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
- Status:
- Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2020 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 3/12/2020 | Senate | New draft of S175, H800 and H3828 |
| 3/12/2020 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means SJ 1304. |
| 1/5/2021 | Senate | No further action taken |
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