Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 651
An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican)
Cosponsors (28)
- Michael O. Moore (Democratic)
- Marcus S. Vaughn (Republican)
- Michael D. Brady (Democratic)
- John C. Velis (Democratic)
- James K. Hawkins (Democratic)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
- Adam Gómez (Democratic)
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
- Bruce E. Tarr (Republican)
- Paul W. Mark (Democratic)
- Kathleen R. LaNatra (Democratic)
- Robyn K. Kennedy (Democratic)
- Adam J. Scanlon (Democratic)
- Steven S. Howitt (Republican)
- Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (Republican)
- Paul K. Frost (Republican)
- David F. DeCoste (Republican)
- Ryan C. Fattman (Republican)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- John F. Keenan (Democratic)
- John J. Cronin (Democratic)
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
- William J. Driscoll, Jr. (Democratic)
- Dylan A. Fernandes (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Bruce J. Ayers (Democratic)
- Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 651) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore, Marcus S. Vaughn, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Nov 19, 2025 · Senate
Accompanied a new draft, see S2720 - Oct 10, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources