An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops

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By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam J. Scanlon and Manny Cruz for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops. Agriculture.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Mar 27, 2025
Last action: Apr 3, 2025 — Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Agriculture
Session: 194th
Momentum: 41 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -2 41/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 563 days quiet

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