H2735

Establishing a fund for the care of retired police dogs

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a fund for the care of retired police dogs in Massachusetts.

The bill creates the Retired Police Dog Care Fund, administered by the secretary of the executive office of public safety and security. The fund will receive contributions from appropriations, grants, gifts, and investment income. These funds will be used to grant non-profit institutions within Massachusetts for providing care and medical services to retired police dogs. The fund's unexpended balance will carry over to the next fiscal year.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 25, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Dec 18, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Sep 11, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2