Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 893: An Act relative to the sale of dogs and cats in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 893 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the sale of dogs and cats in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Primary sponsor: Bruce Ayers (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Accompanied H967.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 893) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Ayers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Norfolk |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st 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 H967
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources