Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 5288: An Act relative to veterinary youth day
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 5288 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on October 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to veterinary youth day. Primary sponsor: Angelo Puppolo (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 6, 2025): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate May 2 as veterinary youth day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Puppolo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Shirley Arriaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Hampden |
| Anna Banas-Chen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa Field | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Bristol |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Francisco Paulino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Essex |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
| Bud Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Hampden |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“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 State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
- Referred to the committee on House Rules