Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts HD 5691
An Act establishing the official crustacean of the Commonwealth
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Cosponsors (7)
- Joan Meschino (Democratic)
- Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican)
- Kathleen R. LaNatra (Democratic)
- Patrick Joseph Kearney (Democratic)
- Steven J. Ouellette (Democratic)
- Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. (Democratic)
- Alan Silvia (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Meschino of Hull and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan Meschino and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to designate the American lobster as the official crustacean of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 9, 2026 · House
Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight - Feb 19, 2026 · House
Referred to the committee on House Rules