An Act protecting dogs at boarding kennels and daycare facilities
This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to create specific rules for dog boarding kennels and daycare facilities, including those operating from private homes. The new regulations will cover essential aspects such as the number of staff per dog, group sizes, supervision levels, housing standards, and insurance requirements. By establishing these clear guidelines, the legislation aims to ensure consistent care and safety standards across all types of dog care facilities in the state.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Apr 22, 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
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Mar 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Hannah Kane
RRepublican
Co
Alan Silvia
DDemocratic
Co
Alyson Sullivan-Almeida
RRepublican
Co
Brian Murray
DDemocratic
Co
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
Co
Dave Robertson
DDemocratic
Co
Jack Lewis
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Hawkins
DDemocratic
Co
Joe McKenna
RRepublican
Co
Kim Ferguson
RRepublican
Co
Patrick O'Connor
RRepublican
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