Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 4280: 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
HD 4280 is a proposed 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 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2025): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
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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 15 · Republican 4
| 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 |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Kristin Kassner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Essex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Brian Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Worcester |
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th 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
- 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