An Act designating the month of October as adopt a shelter dog month
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill designates the month of October as ‘Adopt a Shelter Dog Month’ in Massachusetts. It seeks to raise awareness about shelter dogs and encourage their adoption. The bill asks the Governor to issue an annual proclamation to recognize this month. This is a recurring legislative effort with similar bills having been proposed in the past.
Key provisions
- Designates October as ‘Adopt a Shelter Dog Month’.
- Requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation.
- Aims to increase awareness of shelter dogs.
- Encourages adoption of shelter dogs.
- Similar bills have been previously introduced in the Massachusetts legislature.
Who is affected
- Animal shelters and rescue organizations
- Potential dog adopters
- Massachusetts residents
- The Governor's office
- The State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Committee
Notable changes
- This bill establishes a designated month for promoting dog adoption.
- It builds upon previous legislative efforts to raise awareness about shelter animals.
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