Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 1640: 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
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SD 1640 is a proposed 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 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): House concurred.
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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 10 · Republican 3
| 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 |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Adam Gómez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| 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 |
| 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
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources