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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
10/02/2025
10/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish the official marine invertebrate of the Commonwealth. Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill adds a new section to Chapter 2 of the Massachusetts General Laws to designate the Atlantic Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus) as the official marine invertebrate of the Commonwealth. By establishing this official designation, the bill recognizes the scientific and ecological significance of the horseshoe crab, which is a unique marine species native to the Atlantic coast. The bill is straightforward in its purpose, simply inserting a single sentence into existing law to create this official state marine invertebrate designation, similar to how states often establish official state animals, birds, or other symbolic representatives of their natural heritage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 10/02/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S57 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S57.pdf |
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