Government Affairs

MSPCA Animal Action Center

Thanks for your interest in taking action on animal issues - your help is essential to success for the animals.

During the 2011-2012 Massachusetts legislative session, we will be working on bills affecting wildlife, companion animals, and farm animals.  

We will use this Action Center to update you as soon as action is necessary on this legislation, including testifying at public hearings. 

Protect All Victims of Domestic Violence This bill would provide protection for both human and animal victims of domestic violence by enabling courts to order the protection of an animal through existing specific statutes that authorize restraining orders or orders to vacate or stay away.
Protect Elephants in Circuses This bill would ban the use of the bullhook or ankus and would prevent extended chaining for elephants in traveling shows.
Protect Wildlife from Cruel Traps A bill that would significantly gut the current trapping law (removing restrictions on leghold, conibear body-gripping traps, and even snares) received initial approval by a legislative committee on March 14, 2011.  Tell your legislators to OPPOSE this bill, H. 3315, and any other legislation that would expand inhumane trapping in Massachusetts.
Prevent Homeless Animals There are several bills that had a hearing in the Municipalities and Regional Government committee on May 11th.  Several of these bills would reduce the number of homeless animals in Massachusetts. Please take action to support S. 1033.
Keep the Ban on Sunday Hunting There is currently only one day per week that citizens can enjoy wildlife and outdoor activities without concerns about hunters.  Only 1% of Massachusetts residents hunt, while more than one million enjoy wildlife watching and other activities.
Strengthen the Antifreeze Law S. 88, An Act Relative to Anti-freeze and Engine Coolant, would require the addition of a bittering agent to wholesale containers of engine coolant or antifreeze (which were exempted in the law that passed during the last legislative session).
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