Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 27 D · 3 R cosponsors

H 2426 — An Act protecting abandoned animals in vacant properties

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see S2187

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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 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2426) of David M. Rogers and others relative to abandoned animals in vacant properties. Municipalities and Regional Government.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see S2187

  2. Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2017 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in 222

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 55 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (55)

Not signed on (148)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 2426 do?
By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2426) of David M. Rogers and others relative to abandoned animals in vacant properties. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Who sponsors H 2426?
H 2426 is sponsored by David M. Rogers (Democrat), Sean Garballey (Democrat), Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat), Denise Provost, Sarah K. Peake, Josh S. Cutler, John W. Scibak, Lori A. Ehrlich, James B. Eldridge (Democrat), Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Susan Williams Gifford, Daniel J. Ryan (Democrat), Kay Khan, Jonathan Hecht, John J. Lawn, Jr. (Democrat), Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), Bruce J. Ayers (Democrat), Angelo L. D'Emilia, Natalie M. Higgins (Democrat), James J. Dwyer, Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Danielle W. Gregoire (Democrat), Mike Connolly (Democrat), Marc R. Pacheco, Smitty Pignatelli, Diana DiZoglio, William C. Galvin (Democrat), Michael S. Day (Democrat), Steven Ultrino (Democrat), Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. (Democrat), Joan B. Lovely (Democrat), Edward F. Coppinger, Denise C. Garlick, José F. Tosado, Paul R. Heroux, James M. Murphy (Democrat), Kimberly N. Ferguson (Republican), Michelle M. DuBois (Democrat), Linda Dean Campbell, Gailanne M. Cariddi, Paul Brodeur, Kate D. Campanale, Paul W. Mark (Democrat), Paul Tucker, Bradford R. Hill, Adrian C. Madaro (Democrat), Kevin G. Honan (Democrat), Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Paul K. Frost (Republican), Alice Hanlon Peisch (Democrat), John H. Rogers (Democrat), James Arciero (Democrat), Thomas J. Calter, James M. Cantwell, James R. Miceli, and Thomas P. Walsh (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 2426?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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 H 2426?
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