12/19/2024
Ollie's Law takes effect this Thursday! You can learn more about the details on the state's website: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/ollies-law-information
Thank you again to everyone who reached out to your legislators and worked for many years to make this happen! Keep up with MSPCA Advocacy by joining the Animal Action Team at mspca.org/jointheteam and join our FB group here: MSPCA Animal Action Team
On September 20th, 2024, an Act to Increase Kennel Safety (AKA Ollie’s Law) was signed by Governor Maura Healey. The passing of Ollie’s law gives the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) the ability to work with an appointed advisory committee to create standards and enact regulations for commercial boarding and training kennels, including dog daycares. Ollie's Law also clarifies existing kennel license requirements, requires municipalities to report kennel licenses to MDAR, requires kennels to report any injuries that occur to the municipality, and establishes enforcement protocols for the municipality, which allow the state to assist when necessary.
