2007 State Legislation: Massachusetts

Bill Description: This bill would weaken existing law by allowing the use of cruel traps for "scientific research projects." Furthermore, it would allow the use of Conibear traps on coyotes.

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Bill Description: If passed, this bill would undermine existing law by allowing the use of Conibear traps for recreational trapping in most counties in the state. The traps would be used under the guise of a "pilot program."

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Bill Description: If passed, this bill would undermine existing law by allowing the use of Conibear traps for recreational trapping.

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Bill Description: If passed, this bill would require that the name of the state where the dog was bred be posted on the cage of each dog in a pet store. In addition, the state would establish a toll-free hotline for reporting sick animals at pet stores, and pet store would be required to refund a consumer's money if the pet store sells a puppy that dies within six months of being sold. Finally, the bill would allow for a fine of $5,000 for pet stores operating without a license.

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Bill Description: If passed, this bill would make it unlawful for a person who owns or travels with elephants to engage in inhumane or abusive treatment toward them. Specifically, this bill bans the use of any implement that may reasonably result in harm to an elephant. These implements include an electric prod, bullhook, ankus, or similar device.

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