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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd 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 childbearing age, and pregnant women.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Kim Ferguson (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5197 (on 09/06/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2281 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2281.pdf |
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