Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1949 — An Act relative to protecting cats and dogs from slaughter

  1. 1
    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 194th General Court. 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill prohibits the slaughter of cats and dogs for consumption.

This bill makes it illegal to possess, sell, or traffic cats and dogs for consumption. Violators can face significant prison time or fines.

Summary

An Act relative to protecting cats and dogs from slaughter

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1949 do?
An Act relative to protecting cats and dogs from slaughter
Who sponsors H1949?
H1949 is sponsored by David Allen Robertson (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1949?
This bill died with 194th General Court. 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 H1949?
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