Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3935: An Act relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3935 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. Primary sponsor: Jay Livingstone (Democratic). It lists 49 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 40 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Livingstone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Suffolk |
| 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 |
| Christine Barber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34th Middlesex |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tackey Chan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Norfolk |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Leigh Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Berkshire |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Michelle DuBois | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Plymouth |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Mike Finn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Hampden |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd 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 |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Brad Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Kristin Kassner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Essex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Meg Kilcoyne | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Worcester |
| Mike Kushmerek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Worcester |
| Kathy LaNatra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Plymouth |
| David LeBoeuf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Worcester |
| Jack Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Middlesex |
| Adrian Madaro | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Suffolk |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| John Moran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Suffolk |
| Brian Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Worcester |
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
| Angelo Puppolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
| Estela Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Essex |
| Dave Robertson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19th Middlesex |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| Tommy Vitolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Norfolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Reported on a part of H4928
- Reported from the committee on House Rules
- Accompanied a study order, see H4928
- Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
- Referred to the committee on House Rules