Skip to Content
April 17, 2026 Clouds | 59°F
The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.3014 194th (Current)

An Act promoting pet equity, treatment and safety

Senate, March 12, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops (Senate, No. 2720),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled "An Act promoting pet equity, treatment and safety" (Senate, No. 3014).

Bill Information

Sponsor:
Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Displaying 21 Senate Amendments
1
Moore, Michael O. Consideration of Pets in Divorce and Separation Withdrawn
2
Moore, Michael O. Ownership of Pets by Convicted Animal Abusers Withdrawn
3
(Redraft)
Tarr, Bruce E. Further Protecting Research Animals Adopted
4
Tarr, Bruce E. Promoting Pet Safety AKA Crawford's Law Withdrawn
5
Keenan, John F. Renter's Insurance Rejected
6
(Redraft)
Keenan, John F. Quiet Enjoyment Adopted
7
Keenan, John F. Damaging Property Rejected
8
Finegold, Barry R. Commercial Boarding and Training Kennels Phase-In Period Withdrawn
9
(2nd Redraft)
Montigny, Mark C. Protecting All Domestic Animals Adopted
10
Rodrigues, Michael J. SWM Amendment Adopted
11
(Redraft)
Dooner, Kelly A. Animal Welfare Standards Adopted
12
Dooner, Kelly A. Cruel Conditions and Emergency Protective Custody Withdrawn
13
Dooner, Kelly A. Animal Transfer Safety Standards Rejected
14
Dooner, Kelly A. Water Access Standards Withdrawn
15
Tarr, Bruce E. Increasing Penalties Withdrawn
16
Edwards, Lydia No Bad Pets, Only Bad Owners Withdrawn
17
Crighton, Brendan P. Grandfathering existing small businesses in good standing Withdrawn
18
Tarr, Bruce E. Commission to study municipal and state animal control operations in the commonwealth Rejected
19
Tarr, Bruce E. Task force to complete a systematic review of the laws pertaining to animal cruelty and protection Withdrawn
20
Lovely, Joan B. Authorizing the city of Salem to prohibit the application of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides Withdrawn
21
Tarr, Bruce E. Establishing a Spay and Neuter Tax Credit Withdrawn

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.