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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Patrick O'Connor
RRepublican
Co
Jack Lewis
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Hawkins
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Moore
DDemocratic
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