An Act relative to dangerous dogs

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Overview Bill text 1 History 4 Sponsors

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1459) of Mark C. Montigny, Mark D. Sylvia, Michael O. Moore, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to impound dangerous dogs pending a public hearing. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Nov 19, 2025 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
Session: 194th
Momentum: 50 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 13%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum base 50/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 333 days quiet

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