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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/24/2020
02/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others that the Department of Public Health be directed to implement a food labeling program for commercially caught, landed and sold saltwater fish. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Public Health to implement a food labeling program for commercially caught, landed, and sold saltwater fish, including tuna, mackerel, swordfish, grouper, striped bass, and bluefish. The labels will provide consumers with information about the safety and risk factors of consuming these fish, particularly regarding toxin levels and their potential health hazards, especially for young children, women of child-bearing age, and pregnant women.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1877 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1877.pdf |
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