Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

H 2132 — An Act relative to further increasing the fines for cruelty to animals, and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters

Last action — Read second and ordered to a third reading

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

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Summary

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2132) of Bruce J. Ayers and Adam J. Scanlon relative to increasing the fines for cruelty to animals and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Read second and ordered to a third reading

  2. Rules suspended

  3. Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

  4. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

  5. Hearing scheduled for 09/28/2021 from 12:00 PM-03:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  6. Senate concurred

  7. Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 201 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (201)

201 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 2132 do?
By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2132) of Bruce J. Ayers and Adam J. Scanlon relative to increasing the fines for cruelty to animals and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Who sponsors H 2132?
H 2132 is sponsored by Bruce J. Ayers (Democrat), Adam J. Scanlon (Democrat), and Colleen M. Garry (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 2132?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track H 2132?
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