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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th 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 directs the Department of Public Health to establish a food labeling program for saltwater fish that are commercially caught, brought ashore, and sold, with the goal of informing consumers about potential health risks. The labels will specifically address safety concerns and risk factors associated with consuming these fish, focusing on toxin levels and their potential hazards to human health, with particular attention to vulnerable groups such as young children, women of child-bearing age, and pregnant women. This initiative aims to provide consumers with crucial information to make informed decisions about their seafood consumption.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Kim Ferguson (R)*,
Stephen DiNatale (D),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Paul Heroux (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Benjamin Swan (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4065 (on 03/14/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1941 | 03/12/2015 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1941.pdf | 03/12/2015 |
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