Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4022: Resolve providing for the study and investigation relative to the efficacy of alternative treatments for veterinary medicine
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4022 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on April 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Resolve providing for the study and investigation relative to the efficacy of alternative treatments for veterinary medicine. Primary sponsor: James Arena-DeRosa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5234.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 4022) of James C. Arena-DeRosa for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the rabies vaccine laws and exempting certain pets with illness from said vaccine. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Arena-DeRosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th 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 H5234
- Reporting date extended to Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred