H 375 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to wildlife rehabilitators

This bill amends Massachusetts law to require wildlife rehabilitators to sign a written agreement with a veterinarian. The agreement must be approved by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife and detail the specific procedures, services, responsibilities, and limitations of the rehabilitator. This change directly affects individuals who care for sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife by formalizing their working relationship with veterinary professionals. The legislation aims to regulate how these rehabilitators provide aid and care to ensure clear guidelines are followed.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 30, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jamie Murphy
DDemocratic
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4th Norfolk