Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 3082: An Act relative to animal telehealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 3082 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to animal telehealth. Primary sponsor: Joan Lovely (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 16, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see S3177.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3082) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to animal telehealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Lovely | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| 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
- Accompanied a study order, see S3177
- Reporting date extended to Monday July 13, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 06/23/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:35 AM in B-1 Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
- Rules suspended
- Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently