The bill aims to update animal health inspections by amending Chapter 140 of the General Laws. It introduces a new definition for "personal breeder kennel," which refers to a collection of three or more intact female dogs kept for breeding and selling their offspring, while excluding personal kennels for private use and commercial breeder kennels. Additionally, the definition of "kennel" is expanded to include "personal breeder kennel." The bill mandates the Department of Agricultural Resources to establish regulations ensuring proper care and housing for animals in both commercial and personal breeder kennels, including standards for nutrition, health care, and exercise.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the inspection process for kennels, specifying that inspections can occur between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., with the operator or their agent present. It allows for immediate inspections without prior notice if deemed necessary. If a kennel is found to be non-compliant, the commissioner or authorized inspector can suspend or revoke the kennel's license or issue a citation requiring compliance within a specified timeframe. The bill also provides a process for appealing enforcement actions to the district court or the division of administrative law appeals. The Department of Agricultural Resources is required to implement the necessary regulations within 18 months of the bill's effective date.