Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 280: An Act to protect horses
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 280 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to protect horses. Primary sponsor: Jake Oliveira (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see S2811.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Oliveira (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 280) of Steve Baer, , Evan Halstead, , Libby Frattaroli, , Pamela Mazzuchelli, and others for legislation relative to the treatment and protection of horses in the racing industry. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oliveira | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Steve Baer | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ann-Elizabeth Barnes | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sheryl Becker | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John Calabria | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kimberlee Clark | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Libby Frattaroli | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cindy Gingrich | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Evan Halstead | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Deirdre Healy | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Wendy Hollis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Cheryl Hopkins | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Pamela Mazzuchelli | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Richard Meyers | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Eleana Petersen | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carolyn Roux | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Denise Tetrault | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Elena Tillman | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Larry Vidoli | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Pam Youngquist | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 a study order, see S2811
- Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure