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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.651 194th (Current)

An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (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. Environment and Natural Resources.

Bill Information

Presenter:
Patrick M. O'Connor

Petitioners

Name District/Address
Patrick M. O'Connor First Plymouth and Norfolk
Michael O. Moore Second Worcester
Marcus S. Vaughn 9th Norfolk
Michael D. Brady Second Plymouth and Norfolk
John C. Velis Hampden and Hampshire
James K. Hawkins 2nd Bristol
Manny Cruz 7th Essex
Vanna Howard 17th Middlesex
Adam Gómez Hampden
Patricia D. Jehlen Second Middlesex
Bruce E. Tarr First Essex and Middlesex
Paul W. Mark Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire
Kathleen R. LaNatra 12th Plymouth
Robyn K. Kennedy First Worcester
Adam J. Scanlon 14th Bristol
Steven S. Howitt 4th Bristol
Bradley H. Jones, Jr. 20th Middlesex
Paul K. Frost 7th Worcester
David F. DeCoste 5th Plymouth
Ryan C. Fattman Worcester and Hampden
Joanne M. Comerford Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester
John F. Keenan Norfolk and Plymouth
John J. Cronin Worcester and Middlesex
Pavel M. Payano First Essex
William J. Driscoll, Jr. Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol
Dylan A. Fernandes Plymouth and Barnstable
James B. Eldridge Middlesex and Worcester
Bruce J. Ayers 1st Norfolk
Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. 12th Hampden

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