Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 4490: An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 4490 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops. Primary sponsor: Adam Scanlon (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Agriculture.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam J. Scanlon and Manny Cruz for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops. Agriculture.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Scanlon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Michelle DuBois | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Plymouth |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jack Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Middlesex |
| Bridget Plouffe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Plymouth |
| 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
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Agriculture
- Referred to the committee on House Rules