An Act relative to protecting cats and dogs from slaughter
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to increase penalties for the slaughter of cats and dogs in Massachusetts. It aims to protect these animals from being killed for food or other purposes. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee and subsequently accompanied a study order. It has been subject to multiple hearings and revisions over several legislative sessions.
Key provisions
- Increases penalties for the slaughter of cats and dogs.
- The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
- It accompanied a study order (H5281).
- Multiple hearings have been scheduled and rescheduled.
- The bill has been considered in previous legislative sessions (H.1730, H.1845, S.778, S.1341).
- The bill has been subject to revisions and updates.
- The bill was Senate concurred.
- The bill was reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing.
Who is affected
- Cat owners
- Dog owners
- Animal welfare organizations
- Slaughterhouses (potentially)
- The general public
Notable changes
- The bill has been amended and revised over multiple legislative sessions.
- It has been accompanied by a study order to examine related issues.
- The bill has been considered by the Judiciary Committee and the Senate.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
David Allen Robertson
Cosponsor
David Allen Robertson
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