H4675
An Act preventing animal cruelty
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen protections for animals in Massachusetts by addressing and preventing cruelty. It seeks to enhance enforcement mechanisms and improve the conditions in which animals are kept. The bill intends to increase penalties for animal cruelty and ensure better oversight of animal care practices. Ultimately, the goal is to safeguard animal welfare within the state.
Key provisions
- Increases penalties for animal cruelty offenses.
- Enhances the ability of law enforcement to issue citations for cruel conditions.
- Addresses and prevents animal cruelty.
- Focuses on improving animal care practices.
Who is affected
- Animal owners
- Animal care providers
- Law enforcement
- Animals in Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Adrian C. Madaro
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Angelo J. Puppolo Jr.
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An Act preventing animal cruelty
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4675
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/3/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on The Judiciary |
| 11/3/2025 | House | New draft of H1934 |
| 11/3/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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