Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 640: An Act promoting humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 640 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act promoting humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing. Primary sponsor: Mark Montigny (Democratic). It lists 22 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. 640) of Mark C. Montigny, John F. Keenan, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Montigny | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Bristol and Plymouth |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| John Cronin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Worcester and Middlesex |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Bill Driscoll | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol |
| Lydia Edwards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Suffolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Paul Feeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Dylan Fernandes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
| Adam Gómez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| Brad Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Robyn Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Worcester |
| 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 |
| Angelo Puppolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
“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 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources