An Act relative to the humane protection of animals

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Overview Bill text 1 History 7 Sponsors

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1277) of John C. Velis, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals. The Judiciary.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Dec 18, 2025 — Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886
Session: 194th
Momentum: 47 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -1 47/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 303 days quiet

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