Bills

Bill H.2326 187th (2011 - 2012)

An Act to ensure adequate care of animals in cities and towns

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2326) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the care of animals in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Sponsors:	Louis L. Kafka
Status:	Referred to Senate Committee on Ethics and Rules

Download PDF

View & Print Full Page

SECTION 1. Section 151 of chapter 140 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2006 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding in line 22 after the word town, the following sentence:

In addition to any assistance the dog officer provides, the dog officer shall maintain a list of additional resources available to residents who are unable to care for an animal.

SECTION 2. Section 77 of chapter 272 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding, after the word "kind," in line 18, the following words:- or knowingly and unjustifiably fails to provide the animal with veterinary care that results in unnecessary suffering,

Actions for Bill H.2326
Date	Branch	Action
1/24/2011	House	Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
1/24/2011	Senate	Senate concurred
7/20/2011	Joint	Hearing scheduled for 05/11/2011 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
4/2/2012	House	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the House committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling
4/9/2012	House	Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading
4/19/2012	House	Read second and ordered to a third reading
5/17/2012	House	Read third and passed to be engrossed
5/21/2012	Senate	Read and referred to the committee on Senate Ethic and Rules

Petitioners: Louis L. Kafka, Jennifer E. Benson, Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera, Carl M. Sciortino, Cory Atkins, Denise Andrews, Christine E. Canavan, Michael D. Brady, Tom Sannicandro, Robert L. Hedlund, Sheila C. Harrington, Brian M. Ashe, Jonathan Hecht, Kathi-Anne Reinstein, Kay Khan, William N. Brownsberger, Lori A. Ehrlich, Bruce J. Ayers

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

Bill H.2326 187th (2011 - 2012)

An Act to ensure adequate care of animals in cities and towns

Site Map

Massachusetts Laws

Bills

State Budget

People

Committees

Educate & Engage

Events

Redistricting