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H 4849·MA·house

An Act related to the enforcement of chapter 140

Reported by CommitteeFiled Dec 1, 2025
Sponsor: Brian M. Ashe
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House: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Mar 12, 2026

Summary

The measure revises Chapter 140 and related statutes to require more detailed records from kennel operators, allow limited removal of license tags in licensed kennels, and direct certain fines to a homeless‑animal care fund. It also gives the commissioner of agricultural resources authority to adopt additional animal‑health measures with advisory‑committee support. The changes affect dog and cat owners, kennel licensees, and state animal‑control officials.

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