Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts HD 4490
An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Adam J. Scanlon (Democratic)
Cosponsors (7)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Margaret R. Scarsdale (Democratic)
- Michelle M. DuBois (Democratic)
- Jack Patrick Lewis (Democratic)
- James C. Arena-DeRosa (Democratic)
- Bridget Plouffe (Democratic)
- Rodney M. Elliott
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· 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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 3, 2025 · House
Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Agriculture - Mar 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on House Rules