Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 127
An Act prohibiting the aquaculture of any species of octopus for the purpose of human consumption
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Christopher Hendricks (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Natalie M. Higgins (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 127) of Christopher Hendricks for legislation to establish penalties for the aquaculture of any species of octopus for the purpose of human consumption. Agriculture.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Sep 8, 2025 · House
Accompanied a new draft, see H4422 - Jun 27, 2025 · Legislature
Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries - Apr 30, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Agriculture