S.3153

Prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products

Introduced·7/9/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S3153 prohibits the sale of fur products containing fur from animals raised on fur farms.

Massachusetts S3153 prohibits the sale of fur products containing fur from animals raised on fur farms. The law defines "fur farm" as any operation where animals are raised for their fur. Exceptions include used fur products, fur products used for religious purposes, and those used in activities authorized by federal law. Violators face civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation, with each fur product treated as a separate violation. The attorney general is tasked with promulgating regulations and may seek injunctive relief to enforce the law.

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Ways and Means Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jul 9

Senate

Reported from the committee on Environment and Natural Resources

Jul 9

Senate

New draft of S551

Jul 9

Senate

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