S 2744
An Act to protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics
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Bill overview
This bill aims to prevent consumers in Massachusetts from inadvertently supporting animal testing for cosmetics. It prohibits the sale of cosmetic products that have been tested on animals, aligning Massachusetts with states that have already banned such practices. The bill seeks to ensure that consumers are not contributing to cruelty in the cosmetics industry by restricting the availability of animal-tested products.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the sale of cosmetic products tested on animals.
- Aligns Massachusetts with states that have banned animal testing for cosmetics.
- Addresses concerns about consumer awareness regarding animal testing.
- Focuses on preventing consumer contributions to inhumane testing.
- Requires retailers to ensure products are not tested on animals.
Who is affected
- Consumers in Massachusetts
- Cosmetic manufacturers
- Retailers selling cosmetics
- Animal welfare advocates
- The cosmetics industry
Notable changes
- Bans the sale of cosmetics tested on animals.
- Reinforces existing efforts to promote cruelty-free cosmetics.
- May influence other states to adopt similar legislation.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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Bill S.2744 194th (Current)
An Act to protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics
Senate, December 18, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Mark C. Montigny, Michael O. Moore, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2744).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2744
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | New draft of S263 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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