H 1934
An Act preventing animal cruelty
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen regulations regarding animal cruelty in Massachusetts. It seeks to improve the prevention and prosecution of animal abuse by expanding the scope of existing laws. The bill’s purpose is to protect animals from harm and ensure their humane treatment. It was amended and replaced by H.4675.
Key provisions
- Expands regulations related to animal cruelty.
- Likely aims to increase penalties for animal abuse.
- May address specific types of animal cruelty not currently covered.
- The bill was amended and replaced by H.4675.
- Scheduled for hearings to discuss and potentially revise the legislation.
Who is affected
- Animal owners
- Animal shelters and rescue organizations
- Animal welfare advocates
- Massachusetts residents
- Animals in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill was replaced by H.4675.
- The bill was subject to multiple hearing dates and rescheduling.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Edward R. Philips
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Adrian C. Madaro
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Brian M. Ashe
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Bill H.1934 194th (Current)
An Act preventing animal cruelty
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1934) of Edward R. Philips and others for legislation to further regulate animal cruelty. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Edward R. Philips
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1934
| 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 |
| 11/3/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4675 |
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