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

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Overview Bill text 1 History 4 Sponsors

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 651) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore, Marcus S. Vaughn, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Nov 19, 2025 — Accompanied a new draft, see S2720
Session: 194th
Momentum: 46 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -1 46/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 333 days quiet

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