Late last night, the Massachusetts Senate finished debating, amending, and voting passage of its omnibus economic development bill, S. 2856. The American Kennel Club (AKC) is pleased to report that Amendment #206, ELIMINATION OF PET INDUSTRY CONSUMER PROTECTIONS, was rejected by the Senate on a voice vote.
Also of note, Amendment #147, which sought to prohibit a person who is convicted of animal cruelty from owning or possessing an animal for a period of time determined by the court—with a few exceptions under specific conditions—was withdrawn by the sponsor.
AKC extends appreciation to the Massachusetts advocates who acted on this week’s alert.
AKC Government Relations (GR) will continue to provide updates on Massachusetts legislation as developments warrant. For more information on this or other legislative issues in Massachusetts, contact AKC GR at 919-816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org; or the Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners at info@massfeddogs.org.