Massachusetts H5137: An Act to protecting Avian rights and restricting ongoing trade

Sponsors

• Shirley Arriaga (D) · primary sponsor
• James Arena-DeRosa (D)
• Sean Garballey (D, 23rd Middlesex)
• Patrick O'Connor (R, First Plymouth and Norfolk)
• Michelle Badger (D)
• Tara Hong (D)
• Kristin Kassner (D)
• Erika Uyterhoeven (D, 27th Middlesex)
• Steven Owens (D, 29th Middlesex)
• John Lawn (D)
• Nick Collins (D, First Suffolk)
• Rodney Elliott (D)

Latest actions

1. August 10, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5643
2. June 18, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1
3. March 26, 2026: Senate concurred
4. March 23, 2026: Discharged to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
5. February 19, 2026: Senate concurred
6. February 17, 2026: Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
7. July 21, 2025: Referred to the committee on House Rules

Common questions

What is H5137?

H5137 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to protecting Avian rights and restricting ongoing trade.

What is the status of H5137?

Failed as of August 10, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5643 (August 10, 2026).

Who sponsored H5137?

Shirley Arriaga (D), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H5137?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5137