Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 426
An Act to protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jack Patrick Lewis (Democratic)
Cosponsors (22)
- Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democratic)
- James K. Hawkins (Democratic)
- Tara T. Hong (Democratic)
- Brian M. Ashe (Democratic)
- Brian W. Murray (Democratic)
- Marjorie C. Decker (Democratic)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
- Christine P. Barber (Democratic)
- Tram T. Nguyen (Democratic)
- James Arciero (Democratic)
- Patrick Joseph Kearney (Democratic)
- David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf (Democratic)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Natalie M. Higgins (Democratic)
- Samantha Montaño (Democratic)
- Margaret R. Scarsdale (Democratic)
- Danillo A. Sena (Democratic)
- Michelle M. DuBois (Democratic)
- James C. Arena-DeRosa (Democratic)
- Michael P. Kushmerek (Democratic)
- Rodney M. Elliott
- Erika Uyterhoeven (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 426) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to regulate the selling of animal tested cosmetics. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 17, 2026 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 - Oct 10, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure