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
Floor votes
How they voted
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jamie Murphy
DDemocratic
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