HD 2155 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act designating the month of October as adopt a shelter dog month

This bill designates October as "Adopt a Shelter Dog Month" in Massachusetts. It requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public awareness and adoption of shelter and rescue dogs. The law directly affects Massachusetts residents and animal shelters by promoting a specific month for adoption efforts. (Procedural bill; summary limited to 2 sentences as requested.)
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