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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.3028 194th (Current)

An Act promoting pet equity, treatment and safety

Senate, March 19, 2026 -- Text of the Senate Bill promoting pet equity, treatment and safety (Senate, No. 3028) (being the text of the Senate, No. 3014, printed as amended)

Bill Information

Displaying 24 House Amendments
Amendments to Bill
(H.5581) Ways and Means (H) An Act promoting pet equity, treatment and safety Adopted
Higgins, Natalie M. Banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops Withdrawn
Livingstone, Jay D. Addressing trafficking Withdrawn
Puppolo, Jr., Angelo J. Recognizing Veterinary Youth Day Withdrawn
Puppolo, Jr., Angelo J. Issuance of Citations for Animal Cruelty Violations Withdrawn
Paulino, Francisco E. Protection of Service and Assistance Animal Rights Withdrawn
Gómez, Homar Pet Deposit Designation Withdrawn
Chan, Tackey Registration of veterinarians Withdrawn
Cusack, Mark J. Animal Telehealth Withdrawn
Badger, Michelle L. Sales Tax Exemption for Animal Medication Prescribed by Veterinarians Withdrawn
Ferguson, Kimberly N. Advisory Group Additional Member Withdrawn
Galvin, William C. Relative to dogs brought into the Commonwealth by animal rescue organizations Withdrawn
Howitt, Steven S. Animal Abuse Registry Rejected
O'Day, James J. Protecting Animal Health Withdrawn
Scanlon, Adam J. Build Bark Better Withdrawn
Ashe, Brian M. Expanding kennel inspection authority Withdrawn
Ayers, Bruce J. Shelter Funding From Cruelty Fines Withdrawn
Cahill, Daniel Reporting and Clarification Adopted, as Changed
Nguyen, Tram T. Temporary Possession Ban of Animals by Animal Abusers Withdrawn
Arriaga, Shirley B. Restricting the retail sale of certain birds Withdrawn
Pease, Kelly W. Modernizing Kennel Recordkeeping Requirements Rejected
Moran, Frank A. Rideshare Driver Liability Adopted, as Changed
Moran, Frank A. Veterinary Assistants Adopted, as Changed
Frost, Paul K. Public Housing Policy for Pet Ownership Withdrawn

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