An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops
Senate November 19, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (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; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 650) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 651) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore, Marcus S. Vaughn, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2720).
Senate Committee on Ways and Means
March 12, 2026Question: Ought to pass – by substitution of a New Draft
Favorable: 17
- Michael D. Brady
- Nick Collins
- Joanne M. Comerford
- Brendan P. Crighton
- John J. Cronin
- Kelly A. Dooner
- Lydia Edwards
- Paul R. Feeney
- Adam Gómez
- Robyn K. Kennedy
- Paul W. Mark
- Liz Miranda
- Patrick M. O'Connor
- Jacob R. Oliveira
- Pavel M. Payano
- Michael J. Rodrigues
- Michael F. Rush
Adverse: 0
Reserve Right: 1
No Action: 0
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
November 10, 2025Question: Ought to pass – by substitution of a New Draft
Favorable: 5
Adverse: 0
Reserve Right: 0
No Action: 0
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