Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 797: An Act standardizing consideration of pets in divorce and separation
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Plain-language summary
HD 797 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act standardizing consideration of pets in divorce and separation. Primary sponsor: Meg Kilcoyne (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meg Kilcoyne | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Worcester |
| Jim Arciero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Middlesex |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Bill Galvin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Norfolk |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.