H 2735
An Act establishing a fund for the care of retired police dogs
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Bill overview
This bill creates a dedicated fund in Massachusetts to support the care of retired police dogs. The fund will provide financial assistance for veterinary expenses, food, training, and other necessary needs for these dogs after they retire from service. It aims to ensure that these animals receive proper care and support during their later years. The bill passed committee and is awaiting consideration by the House Ways and Means committee.
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Steven George Xiarhos
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Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
Colleen M. Garry
David F. DeCoste
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Bill H.2735 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a fund for the care of retired police dogs
By Representatives Xiarhos of Barnstable and Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2735) of Steven George Xiarhos, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to establishing a fund for the care of retired police dogs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Steven George Xiarhos , Steven S. Howitt Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2735
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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