Massachusetts Has a Second Chance to Create an
Animal Abuser Registry--Act NOW to Pass H1385!
Animal Abuser Registry--Act NOW to Pass H1385!
Last year’s “Puppy Doe” law was gutted before being enacted. It’s empty legislation. But we now have a second chance to protect vulnerable animals from abusers.
House Bill 1385, sponsored by Rep. Steven Howitt (R-Seekonk), will get a public hearing on October 21. H1385 is solid humane legislation that, if passed in its current form, will:
H1385 is before the Judiciary Committee, which must approve it--or it can't become law. Take a few minutes to ensure the bill clears this important first hurdle.
House Bill 1385, sponsored by Rep. Steven Howitt (R-Seekonk), will get a public hearing on October 21. H1385 is solid humane legislation that, if passed in its current form, will:
- Create a registry of Massachusetts residents convicted of abusing animals
- Require individusals convicted of animal abuse in other states to register within 10 days of relocating to Massachusetts
- Prohibit breeders (including backyard breeders), pet stores and shelters from selling or giving animals to individuals on the registry
H1385 is before the Judiciary Committee, which must approve it--or it can't become law. Take a few minutes to ensure the bill clears this important first hurdle.
ACT NOW TO
KEEP ANIMALS OUT OF THE HANDS OF ABUSERS
KEEP ANIMALS OUT OF THE HANDS OF ABUSERS
ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING, WED., OCTOBER 21, 1:00-5:00 PM
Rooms A1 and A2 at the Statehouse
Testify if you can--especially if you're a shelter volunteer or ACO!
...AND/OR MAKE A FEW QUICK, EASY CALLS
Who to Call, What to Say
Politely and briefly say:
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Rooms A1 and A2 at the Statehouse
Testify if you can--especially if you're a shelter volunteer or ACO!
...AND/OR MAKE A FEW QUICK, EASY CALLS
Who to Call, What to Say
- Judiciary Committee House Chair John Fernandes, 617-722-2396
- Judiciary Committee Senate Chair Will Brownsberger, 617-722-1280
- Call your own Rep or Senator too IF s/he's on this committee
- If you get voicemail, call back till you can speak with an aide.
Politely and briefly say:
- You’d like the Judiciary Committee to approve H1385.
- It’s solid legislation that protects vulnerable animals from abuse.
- If you’re a constituent, say so! Constituents rock.
- If you’re a shelter/rescue volunteer or ACO, say so!
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