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Lobbyist disclosure reporting period:   07/01/2025 - 12/31/2025
Lobbyist name Melissa Ekvall   
Business name Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Address 350 South Huntington Ave   
City, state, zip code Boston, MA 02130         
Country US
Agent type Both
Phone 617-524-5615
 
 
Operating Expenses
No operating expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles
Client: Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA)
Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $5,377.00
House / SenateBill Number or Agency NameBill title or activityAgent positionAmountDirect business association
House Bill 426 An Act to protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 967 An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 634 An Act conserving our natural resources Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 965 An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 650 An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 576 An Act relative to outdoor heritage Oppose $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1934 An Act preventing animal cruelty Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1065 An Act relative to outdoor heritage Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 551 An Act prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1476 An Act to codify pet-friendly elderly housing policies and ensure pet parity across housing authorities Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1016 An Act relative to hunting on Sunday Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2721 An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 966 An Act prohibiting the mistreatment of birds Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 639 An Act to provide additional funding for animal welfare and safety programming Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4365 An Act relative to updating animal health inspections Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 1206 An Act standardizing consideration of pets in divorce and separation Support $0.00 n/a
House Docket 4490 An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2720 An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 355 An Act relative to animal telehealth Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 640 An Act promoting humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 940 An Act relative to beavers Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 2744 An Act to protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 941 An Act authorizing the use of bow and arrows for Sunday hunting Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 263 An Act to protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1559 An Act to maintain stable housing for families with pets Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 993 An Act permitting bow hunting on Sunday Oppose $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 644 An Act restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 2253 An Act relative to updating animal health inspections Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 1057 An Act authorizing deer hunting on Sunday Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 551 An Act prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 990 An Act prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 651 An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops Support $0.00 N/A
House Bill 1817 An Act standardizing consideration of pets in divorce and separation Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 1206 An Act standardizing consideration of pets in divorce and separation Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 4266 An Act authorizing the city of Lowell to prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 1458 An Act relative to updating animal health inspections Support $0.00 n/a
House Bill 989 An Act concerning the use of animals in product testing Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 1022 An Act to maintain stable housing for families with pets Support $0.00 n/a
Senate Bill 544 An Act prohibiting the mistreatment of birds Support $0.00 n/a
    Total amount $0.00  
 
Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses
No meals, travel, or entertainment expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Additional Expenses
No additional expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
 
Campaign Contributions
No campaign contributions were filed for this disclosure reporting period.
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