Animal-Related Legislative Issues and Public Policy

Massachusetts Legislation

Read here for an alert on a hearing on May 11.  Read more on the specific shelter regulation bill.

MSPCA - Legislative Affairs: The Legislative Affairs office of the MSPCA provides information about the latest legislative issues concerning animals. This link also includes information on how you can get involved in protecting animals by joining their Animal Action Team.

HSUS State Legislation List for Massachusetts: Update on state legislative activities being monitored by the Government Affairs Department of The HSUS. Provides links to electronic alerts to keep you up-to-date on hot issues in animal protection, State Action Alerts, and Federal Legislation.

Links to help you find your elected officials:
http://www.congress.org/ 
http://www.vote-smart.org/

If you would like to join MAC's Advocacy Council, please email info@massanimalcoalition.org.  Read an example of a past legislative update sent to MAC members and guests.

Massachusetts Laws and Regulations

Massachusetts Laws:
 -- For some summaries, see the Mass. Trial Court Law Libraries website
 -- General Mass. cruelty statute
 -- Mass. state website

Select Massachusetts Animal-Related Regulations:
  Pet shop regulations
  Cat and dog regulations in laboratories
  Carriage Horse Regulations
  Emergency Order for Shelters