SENATE DOCKET, NO. 865 FILED ON: 2/9/2021
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 595
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Patrick M. O'Connor
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act protecting dogs at boarding kennels and daycare facilities.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
Patrick M. O'Connor | Plymouth and Norfolk |
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 865 FILED ON: 2/9/2021
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 595
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 595) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to rules and regulations governing boarding kennels and daycare facilities for dogs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. |
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 510 OF 2019-2020.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Second General Court
(2021-2022)
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An Act protecting dogs at boarding kennels and daycare facilities.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Chapter 140 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding after Section 174F, the following new section:-
174G. The Department shall promulgate rules and regulations for boarding kennels and daycare facilities for dogs, including home-based kennels and daycare facilities, including, but not limited to staff qualifications and development, provider/dog ratios and interaction, group sizes and supervision, minimum housing and care requirements, indoor and outdoor physical facility requirements, utilities, dog handling, body language interpretation, breed familiarity, emergency response training, insurance, and penalties for violation thereof.