Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 966
An Act prohibiting the mistreatment of birds
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Christopher Hendricks (Democratic)
Cosponsors (12)
- Brian W. Murray (Democratic)
- Priscila S. Sousa (Democratic)
- Rodney M. Elliott
- Bruce E. Tarr (Republican)
- Natalie M. Higgins (Democratic)
- Margaret R. Scarsdale (Democratic)
- Tommy Vitolo (Democratic)
- Carmine Lawrence Gentile (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Marjorie C. Decker (Democratic)
- Samantha Montaño (Democratic)
- Kristin E. Kassner (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 966) of Christopher Hendricks and others for legislation to prohibit the mistreatment of birds. Environment and Natural Resources.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 30, 2026 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H5307 - Jan 20, 2026 · House
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - Oct 10, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources