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S 3014·MA·senate

An Act promoting pet equity, treatment and safety

IntroducedFiled Mar 12, 2026
Sponsor: Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Latest Action

Senate: Amendment #10 (Rodrigues) adopted

Mar 19, 2026

Summary

The bill directs the state housing office to create a pet‑ownership program for eligible residents of public housing, setting limits on deposits, numbers, and care requirements while prohibiting outright bans or breed discrimination. It also stops licensed pet shops from selling dogs or cats, directs fines to a homeless‑animal fund, and defines new cruelty standards with escalating penalties.

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