S 1207
An Act relative to the ownership of pets by convicted animal abusers
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to restrict individuals convicted of animal abuse from owning pets. It aims to prevent convicted abusers from further harming animals by prohibiting them from acquiring new pets. The bill’s intent is to protect animals and ensure they are not subjected to abuse by those with a history of such offenses. The legislation is currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature.
Key provisions
- Prohibits individuals convicted of animal abuse from owning pets.
- Applies to both dogs and other animals.
- The bill seeks to prevent further animal abuse by those with a history of offenses.
- It addresses the potential for recidivism in animal abuse cases.
- The Judiciary committee is currently reviewing the bill.
Who is affected
- Individuals convicted of animal abuse
- Animal shelters and rescue organizations
- Animal welfare advocates
- Potential pet owners
- Convicted animal abusers
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a restriction on pet ownership for convicted animal abusers.
- It builds upon previous legislation addressing animal abuse investigations and neglect.
- The bill’s passage would create a new legal framework for managing pet ownership in cases of prior animal abuse convictions.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Bruce E. Tarr
James K. Hawkins
John C. Velis
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Bill S.1207 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the ownership of pets by convicted animal abusers
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1207) of Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the ownership of pets by convicted animal abusers. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Michael O. Moore
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.1207
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House 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 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886 |
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