Massachusetts S3028: An Act promoting pet equity, treatment and safety

Sponsors

• Ryan Fattman (R, Worcester and Hampden)
• Pavel Payano (D)
• William Driscoll (D)
• Dylan Fernandes (D)
• James Eldridge (D, Middlesex and Worcester)
• Puppolo, Jr., Angelo J. (D, 12th Hampden)
• David DeCoste (R, 5th Plymouth)
• Paul Frost (R, 7th Worcester)
• Bradley Jones (R)
• Steven Howitt (R, 4th Bristol)
• Kathleen LaNatra (D, 12th Plymouth)
• Bruce Ayers (D)

Latest actions

1. July 29, 2026: Committee of conference appointed - (O'Day-Lewis-Howitt), in concurrence
2. July 29, 2026: House insisted on its amendment
3. July 27, 2026: Committee of conference appointed (Feeney-Lewis-Tarr)
4. July 27, 2026: Senate NON-concurred in the House amendment
5. July 27, 2026: Rules suspended
6. July 15, 2026: Passed to be engrossed - 151 YEAS to 1 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 233)
7. July 15, 2026: Text of H5581 amended, published as H5589
8. July 15, 2026: Amendment 23 adopted, as changed
9. July 15, 2026: Amendment 22 adopted, as changed
10. July 15, 2026: Amendment 18 adopted, as changed

Votes

• Passed to be engrossed (July 15, 2026): 151 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Committee Vote - House Committee on Ways and Means (July 14, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Passed to be engrossed (March 19, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S3028?

S3028 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act promoting pet equity, treatment and safety.

What is the status of S3028?

In committee as of July 29, 2026. Latest action: Committee of conference appointed - (O'Day-Lewis-Howitt), in concurrence (July 29, 2026).

Who sponsored S3028?

Ryan Fattman (R, Worcester and Hampden), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S3028?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3028