S 548 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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 would cover staff qualifications, the number of dogs allowed per caregiver, facility size and safety standards, and requirements for emergency training and liability insurance. By establishing these mandatory guidelines, the legislation aims to ensure consistent care and safety standards across all types of dog care businesses in the state.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
House Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Apr 22, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Apr 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Apr 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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