Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1914: An Act relative to a temporary possession ban of animals for animal abusers
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1914 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to a temporary possession ban of animals for animal abusers. It lists 37 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (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 Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1914) of Tram T. Nguyen, Vanna Howard and others relative to a temporary possession ban of animals for animal abusers. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 32 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Arciero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Middlesex |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Brian Ashe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Hampden |
| John Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Berkshire |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Michelle DuBois | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Plymouth |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Galvin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Norfolk |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Homar Gomez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Hampshire |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Meg Kilcoyne | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Worcester |
| Mike Kushmerek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Worcester |
| David LeBoeuf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Worcester |
| Jack Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Middlesex |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Tram Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Essex |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Steven Ouellette | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Bristol |
| Adrianne Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Essex |
| Amy Sangiolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Middlesex |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
| Tommy Vitolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Norfolk |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“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 H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary