Rep. Brad Jones

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops in Massachusetts. It achieves this by amending state laws to ban licensed pet shops from selling or offering these specific animals for adoption. The legislation directly affects businesses that operate as new pet shops and would prevent them from acting as sources for these pets. By restricting sales in this manner, the bill aims to reduce the number of animals sold in commercial settings.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts state law to prohibit new pet shops from selling dogs, cats, and rabbits. Under the proposed rules, existing pet shop owners who already hold a Class A license from the Department of Agricultural Resources may continue selling these animals, but only from their licensed locations. The legislation does not restrict local governments from passing their own bans on the sale of these pets. Additionally, the bill declares itself an emergency measure to take effect immediately.

Senate, 13, 2024 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of certain domestic animals in new pet shops, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2820).

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2844) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the gradual elimination of the inventory tax. Revenue.

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the corporate minimum excise tax. Revenue.

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2847) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to exempting small businesses from the telecommunications tax. Revenue.

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3065) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to require disclosure of changes to health care and insurance regulations by certain state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its entities from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition for entry into the state, public buildings, schools, colleges, and private businesses. It also prevents private businesses from mandating vaccination for employment and bars public accommodations, such as resorts and amusement venues, from requiring vaccination for entry. By amending existing state laws, the legislation ensures that no government agency, educational institution, or private entity can enforce vaccination rules for access to these locations.

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3063) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to authorize public corporations to hold remote annual and special meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to track and report on the frequency and locations of substance abuse evaluations ordered under current state laws. Specifically, it mandates that the department collect data on how many individuals who received these evaluations returned to an acute care facility within the same year for treatment related to an opioid overdose. The collected information must be submitted annually to several state committees by January 1st to help monitor and analyze substance use disorder treatment patterns.