Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1277
An Act relative to the humane protection of animals
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- John C. Velis (Democratic)
Cosponsors (16)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- Michael O. Moore (Democratic)
- Michael D. Brady (Democratic)
- James K. Hawkins (Democratic)
- Jacob R. Oliveira (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
- Bruce E. Tarr (Republican)
- Adam J. Scanlon (Democratic)
- Paul W. Mark (Democratic)
- Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Rebecca L. Rausch (Democratic)
- John J. Cronin (Democratic)
- Paul R. Feeney (Democratic)
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1277) of John C. Velis, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals. The Judiciary.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 18, 2025 · Senate
Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886 - Oct 20, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 - Jul 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Jul 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Jul 16, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary