An Act reforming the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits in the Commonwealth
Summary
Senate, March 12, 2020 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, James T. Welch, Marc R. Pacheco and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops; (accompanied by bill, House, No.800) (accompanied by bill, House, No. 800) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to further regulate the sale of certain domestic animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3828) of Bruce J. Ayers and Thomas M. Stanley relative to the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2592).
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 12, 2020
Last action Mar 12, 2020
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Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 12, 2020
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Mar 12, 2020
Upper · Passed
Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
upper
0 primary · 32 co-sponsors
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