S 1190
An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to increase the ability of animal control officers and other enforcement officials in Massachusetts to issue citations for instances of animal cruelty and neglect. It seeks to streamline the process for reporting and addressing these violations, focusing on improving enforcement related to cruel conditions for animals. The legislation intends to strengthen protections for animals by making it easier to hold individuals accountable for mistreatment.
Key provisions
- Expands the authority of animal control officers to issue citations.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘cruel conditions’ for animals.
- Streamlines the reporting process for animal cruelty cases.
- Increases penalties for violations of animal cruelty laws.
- Addresses tethering violations, similar to related legislation.
- Directs the committee on Senate Ways and Means to review the bill.
- Accompanies Senate Bill 2720.
- Requires hearings to be scheduled for the bill.
Who is affected
- Animal owners
- Animal control officers
- Animal welfare organizations
- Massachusetts residents
- Animals
Notable changes
- The bill focuses on enhancing the issuance of citations, rather than creating entirely new laws.
- It builds upon previous legislation addressing similar issues.
- It includes provisions related to tethering violations, mirroring S.1460.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Mark C. Montigny
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Bruce E. Tarr
Jacob R. Oliveira
James B. Eldridge
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Bill S.1190 194th (Current)
An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1190) of Mark C. Montigny, John F. Keenan, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. The Judiciary.
View Text Print Preview Download PDF
Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Mark C. Montigny
Tabs
Bill History Petitioners Committee Vote Primary Sponsor Summary
Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.1190
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/22/2025 | Senate | Discharged to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 5/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 3/12/2026 | Senate | Accompanied S2720 |
Similar Bills
S.1145 190th (2017 - 2018)
An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals
S.989 191st (2019 - 2020)
An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals
S.1097 192nd (2021 - 2022)
An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals
S.1059 193rd (2023 - 2024)
An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals
S.1460 194th (Current)
An Act relative to improving enforcement for tethering violations
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.