Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

H 2247: An Act relative to further increasing the fines for cruelty to animals, and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters

In committee Last action July 21, 2025: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Plain-language summary

H 2247 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to further increasing the fines for cruelty to animals, and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters. Primary sponsor: Bruce Ayers (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 21, 2025): Read second and ordered to a third reading.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bruce Ayers (Democratic).