H 1914
An Act relative to a temporary possession ban of animals for animal abusers
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Bill overview
This bill proposes a temporary ban on individuals convicted of animal abuse from possessing animals. The goal is to protect animals from potential harm by those with a history of mistreating them. The bill aims to create a system where individuals with a history of animal abuse are prohibited from owning animals until a specified period has passed, allowing for a review of their behavior and potential rehabilitation.
Key provisions
- A temporary ban on animal possession for individuals convicted of animal abuse.
- The duration of the ban would be determined by the court.
- The ban would apply to all types of animals.
- The bill may be accompanied by a study order to examine related issues.
- The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
- The bill was subsequently reported to the Clerk’s Office for processing.
- The bill was associated with a study order (H.5281).
- The bill was rescheduled for a hearing.
Who is affected
- Individuals convicted of animal abuse
- Animal shelters and rescue organizations
- Animal welfare advocates
- Potential adopters of animals
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a proactive measure to prevent animal abuse by restricting the ability of convicted abusers to own animals.
- It builds upon previous legislation aimed at protecting animals from abusers (H.1656, H.1703).
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Primary sponsor
Tram T. Nguyen
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Brian M. Ashe
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Bill H.1914 194th (Current)
An Act relative to a temporary possession ban of animals for animal abusers
By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1914) of Tram T. Nguyen, Vanna Howard and others relative to a temporary possession ban of animals for animal abusers. The Judiciary.
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Presenters: Tram T. Nguyen , Vanna Howard
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.1914
| 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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