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Debate sharpens over proposal to ban sale of newly farmed fur products in Massachusetts
Summary
S.551/H.990 drew testimony from animal‑welfare groups urging a ban on farmed fur products and from industry representatives and retailers warning of job losses, legal conflicts with federal labeling law and substitution with synthetic alternatives; public‑health and animal‑welfare arguments also figured in the hearing.
The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources heard sharply divided testimony on S.551 and H.990, companion bills that would prohibit the sale of newly farmed fur products in Massachusetts.
Animal‑welfare and conservation organizations testified the practice of fur factory farming causes intrinsic animal suffering and that most fur products today come from animals raised in intensive operations with minimal oversight. "There is no such thing as a humane fur farm," said Melanie Larry of 4 Paws, summarizing testimony that included…
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