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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
By Representative 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 directs the Massachusetts 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 would provide consumers with information about the safety and risk factors of consuming these fish, particularly regarding toxin levels and potential health hazards to young children, women of childbearing age, and pregnant women.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Kim Ferguson (R)*,
David DeCoste (R),
Vanna Howard (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Dave Muradian (R),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2159 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2159.pdf |
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