Massachusetts S551: An Act prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 110H the following chapter:- CHAPTER 110I. SALE OF FARMED FUR PRODUCTS. Section 1. The general court finds that eliminating the sale of farmed fur products in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will decrease demand for cruel products, reduce public health risks, promote community awareness of animal welfare, foster a more humane environment, and enhance the reputation of the Commonwealth. Section 2. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: “Fur,” any animal skin or part thereof with hair, fleece, or fur fibers attached thereto, either in its raw or processed state. “Fur product,” any article of clothing or covering for any part of the body, or any fashion accessory, including but not limited to handbags, shoes, slippers, hats, earmuffs, scarves, shawls, gloves, jewelry, keychains, toys or trinkets, and home accessories and décor, that is made in whole or part of fur. “Fur product” shall not include any of the following: (1) An animal skin or part thereof that is to be converted into leather, or which in processing will have the hair, fleece, or fur fiber completely removed; (2) Animal hair, fleece, or fur fibers that are not attached to skin (e.g., fishing lures); or (3) Fur, wool, or other fibers sourced exclusively from …

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Sponsors

• Cynthia Creem (D) · primary sponsor
• Lydia Edwards (D, Third Suffolk)
• Pavel Payano (D)
• Patricia Jehlen (D, Second Middlesex)
• Puppolo, Jr., Angelo J. (D, 12th Hampden)
• Dylan Fernandes (D)
• James Eldridge (D, Middlesex and Worcester)
• Thomas Stanley (D, 9th Middlesex)
• Nick Collins (D, First Suffolk)
• Carmine Gentile (D)
• John Velis (D, Hampden and Hampshire)
• Patrick O'Connor (R, First Plymouth and Norfolk)

Latest actions

1. July 9, 2026: Accompanied a new draft, see S3153
2. February 26, 2026: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026
3. October 10, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
4. February 27, 2025: House concurred
5. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Common questions

What is S551?

S551 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products.

What is the status of S551?

In committee as of July 9, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a new draft, see S3153 (July 9, 2026).

Who sponsored S551?

Cynthia Creem (D), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S551?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S551