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Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill

SD 1108: An Act relative to the humane protection of animals

Introduced Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

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Plain-language summary

SD 1108 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the humane protection of animals. Primary sponsor: John Velis (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
John VelisPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenateHampden and Hampshire
Mike BradyCo-sponsorDemocraticSenateSecond Plymouth and Norfolk
Jo ComerfordCo-sponsorDemocraticSenateHampshire, Franklin and Worcester
Jamie EldridgeCo-sponsorDemocraticSenateMiddlesex and Worcester
Jim HawkinsCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse2nd Bristol
Vanna HowardCo-sponsorDemocraticSenateFirst Middlesex
Mike MooreCo-sponsorDemocraticSenateSecond Worcester
Jake OliveiraCo-sponsorDemocraticSenateHampden, Hampshire and Worcester
Adam ScanlonCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse14th Bristol
Bruce TarrCo-sponsorRepublicanSenateFirst Essex and Middlesex

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source