H 4849
An Act related to the enforcement of chapter 140
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Bill overview
This bill, H.4849, aims to further regulate dogs and kennels within Massachusetts. It is a petition by Representative Ashe to strengthen enforcement of Chapter 140, which likely governs animal welfare and control. The bill’s specific details are currently under review by committees, with a scheduled hearing to gather input and discuss potential changes to existing regulations.
Key provisions
- Further regulation of dogs and kennels.
- Enforcement of Chapter 140 related to animal welfare.
- Potential updates to municipal and regional government regulations.
- Scheduled hearing to gather public input.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Regional Government
- Dog owners
- Kennel operators
- Animal welfare advocates
Notable changes
- Likely involves revisions to existing animal control regulations.
- Focus on strengthening enforcement mechanisms.
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Primary sponsor
Brian M. Ashe
Cosponsors
Brian M. Ashe
Jr. Angelo J. Puppolo
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Michael O. Moore
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Bill H.4849 194th (Current)
An Act related to the enforcement of chapter 140
By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian M. Ashe for legislation to further regulate dogs and kennels. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Brian M. Ashe Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4849
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 12/1/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 12/11/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 12/15/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/12/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in 222 |
| 3/3/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:30 PM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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