Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 122: An Act relative to the preservation of existing pet cemeteries
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 122 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the preservation of existing pet cemeteries. Primary sponsor: Rodney M. Elliott. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5241 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 122) of Rodney M. Elliott and James Arciero that the Division of Animal Health be authorized to regulate the preservation of existing pet cemeteries. Agriculture.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney M. Elliott | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Arciero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5241 (under House Rule 27)
- Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
- Hearing scheduled for 07/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Agriculture