An Act naming the Eastern Brook Trout as the official freshwater fish of the Commonwealth
This bill designates the Eastern Brook Trout as the official freshwater fish of the Commonwealth. It amends state law by adding a new section (Section 65) to formally recognize the species, with no regulatory, financial, or practical effects on residents, conservation efforts, or state operations. The change is purely symbolic and ceremonial.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 2, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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