An Act prohibiting the aquaculture of any species of octopus for the purpose of human consumption
Summary
By Representative Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 127) of Christopher Hendricks for legislation to establish penalties for the aquaculture of any species of octopus for the purpose of human consumption. Agriculture.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Sep 8, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 27, 2025
Committee
Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
legislature
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Agriculture
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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