An Act relative to further increasing the fines for cruelty to animals, and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to increase fines for animal cruelty offenses in Massachusetts and create a dedicated fund to support improvements at local animal shelters. The fund’s purpose is to enhance the care and facilities provided to animals in shelters across the state. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government and subsequently reported favorably.
Key provisions
- Increases fines for animal cruelty offenses.
- Establishes a fund to support improvements at local animal shelters.
- The fund will be used to enhance animal care and shelter facilities.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee.
- The bill was referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
- The bill was placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting.
- Rules were suspended and the bill was read a second and third time.
Who is affected
- Animal cruelty offenders
- Animal shelters
- Animal welfare organizations
- Massachusetts residents
- Municipalities
Notable changes
- Increases penalties for animal cruelty.
- Creates a dedicated funding source for animal shelters.
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