Bill > H3345

This bill seeks to designate the Blanding's turtle as the official turtle of Massachusetts by amending Chapter 2 of the General Laws. Specifically, the legislation would add a new section to the existing law that formally recognizes the Blanding's turtle as the Commonwealth's official turtle emblem. The Blanding's turtle is a distinctive species known for its yellow chin and throat, and its ability to live in both wetland and terrestrial environments. By creating this official designation, the bill aims to raise awareness about this particular turtle species and potentially highlight its conservation status, as Blanding's turtles are considered threatened or endangered in many parts of their range. The bill is straightforward in its language and intent, simply adding a symbolic recognition of the turtle's significance to the state's natural heritage.

Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3345