H 4424 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to rodeos

This bill requires all rodeos in Massachusetts to follow the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) Rule Book, which sets standards for animal handling and competition conduct. It defines "rodeo" as events featuring traditional cowboy activities like bull riding, calf roping, and steer wrestling, involving animals such as bulls, horses, and calves. The law directly affects rodeo organizers and venues hosting these events within the state. The key provision mandates compliance with the PRCA's most recent published rules, ensuring consistent safety and operational standards for rodeo competitions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Sep 2025
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Governor
Introduced Sep 8, 2025 Last action Sep 18, 2025
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Sep 18, 2025
House · Reported by committee
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
Sep 8, 2025
House · Reported by committee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
Sep 8, 2025
House · Reported by committee
Reported from the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Adam Scanlon
DDemocratic
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14th Bristol