H 1938
An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals
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Bill overview
This bill aimed to increase the ability of animal control officers and other officials in Massachusetts to issue citations for instances of animal cruelty and neglect. It sought to streamline the process for reporting and investigating such cases, ensuring that animals experiencing cruel conditions receive appropriate enforcement action. The bill was ultimately unsuccessful and failed to pass the legislature.
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Jr. Angelo J. Puppolo
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Adam J. Scanlon
Adrian C. Madaro
Brian M. Ashe
Brian W. Murray
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Bill H.1938 194th (Current)
An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals
By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1938) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.1938
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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