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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1206 194th (Current)

An Act standardizing consideration of pets in divorce and separation

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1206) of Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pets in divorce and separation. The Judiciary.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Michael O. Moore
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Special Attachments:
Committee - Senate member votes
Would allow for the courts to consider the custody of a couples pet(s) upon separation, taking into account the best interest of the animal as well as any history of animal abuse or human violence.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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