Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4849: An Act related to the enforcement of chapter 140
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4849 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act related to the enforcement of chapter 140. Primary sponsor: Brian Ashe (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 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 Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian M. Ashe for legislation to further regulate dogs and kennels. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Ashe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Hampden |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Angelo Puppolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
“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
- Hearing rescheduled to 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:30 PM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in 222
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
- Referred to the committee on House Rules