Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1190: An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1190 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. Primary sponsor: Mark Montigny (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Accompanied S2720.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1190) of Mark C. Montigny, John F. Keenan, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Montigny | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Bristol and Plymouth |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| John Cronin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Worcester and Middlesex |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Paul Feeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and 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
- Accompanied S2720
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Discharged to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary