Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 2856: An Act relative to dangerous dogs
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Plain-language summary
HD 2856 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to dangerous dogs. Primary sponsor: Mark Sylvia (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Sylvia | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Bristol |
| Brian Ashe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Hampden |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| David LeBoeuf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Worcester |
| Dr. Angela Jasper McManus | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mark Montigny | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Bristol and Plymouth |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Richard Wells | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Norfolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.