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2024 – An Act Prohibiting Inhumane Feline Declawing

Passed by Senate on January 18, 2024. Passed the House on December 31, 2024. Signed into law January 8, 2025. Took effect April 8, 2025. Read the text of the law.

Animal Policy

Ollie’s Law

H. 4919 (formerly H. 4564) passed the House on July 25, 2024. Passed the Senate on July 31 with an amendment. Signed by the Governor on September 20, 2024. Read the law.

Animal Policy

2024 – Elephants, Big Cats, Primates, Giraffes and Bears in Traveling Shows

An Act Regulating the Use of Elephants, Big Cats, Primates, Giraffes and Bears in Traveling Exhibits and Shows – Passed in 2024!

Animal Policy

Citations for Cruel Conditions for Animals

This legislation would amend M.G.L. Chapter 140 Section 174E to protect all domestic animals, not just dogs, from “cruel conditions,” a phrase that has a specific meaning under the law.

Animal Policy

2024 Declawing

2024 – An Act Prohibiting Inhumane Feline Declawing

MSPCA-Angell, Shelter Partners Look to Clear the Shelters During Fee-Waived Adoptathon

Groups Hope to Build on Momentum as Summer Adoption Series Comes to a Close

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