Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 7 D · 2 R cosponsors

HD 249 — An Act designating the month of October as adopt a shelter dog month

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 191 not signed on

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Not signed on (191)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HD 249?
HD 249 is sponsored by Bruce J. Ayers (Democrat), Josh S. Cutler, Carole A. Fiola (Democrat), William C. Galvin (Democrat), Colleen M. Garry (Democrat), Susan Williams Gifford, Carlos González (Democrat), Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican), Bruce E. Tarr (Republican), Steven Ultrino (Democrat), John H. Rogers (Democrat), Walter F. Timilty, and Mathew J. Muratore.
What is the current status of HD 249?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HD 249?
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