H 893

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 12, 2026.

An Act relative to the sale of dogs and cats in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Bill ID MA-194-H-893
Session 194
Status in_committee
Committee Environment and Natural Resources
House in_committee 2026-03-12
Summary

Chapter 129 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 39A the following section: Section 39A½ ... A pet shop operator shall not sell a live dog, cat or rabbit ...

Sponsor
Ayers, Bruce J.
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-20 Status in_committee
2026-03-12 Latest Action Accompanied H967
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