An Act to protect horses
Summary
By Mr. Oliveira (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 280) of Steve Baer, , Evan Halstead, , Libby Frattaroli, , Pamela Mazzuchelli, and others for legislation relative to the treatment and protection of horses in the racing industry. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Dec 8, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jake Oliveira
DDemocratic
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