HD 4490 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops

Summary
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam J. Scanlon and Manny Cruz for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops. Agriculture.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Committee
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Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Agriculture
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on House Rules
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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