An Act relative to expanding pathogen testing capabilities for aquaculture
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5234↗ |
| 9/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:35 PM in B-2 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 8/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-2 |
| 4/3/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 3/31/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J16 | Accompanied | 1 entries |
Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 195 the following section:-
(a) The commissioner shall conduct testing of water, poultry, produce, dairy products, shellfish and other food products for the presence of campylobacter. The department shall analyze tests and samples submitted to it, and may charge for such services a fee not greater than the cost to it of such services. (b) The commissioner may promulgate any regulations, pursuant to chapter 30A, necessary to implement this section.
Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 195 the following section:- Section 195A. (a) The commissioner shall conduct testing of water, poultry, produce, dairy products, shellfish and other food products for the presence of campylobacter. The department shall analyze tests and samples submitted to it, and may charge for such services a fee not greater than the cost to it of such services. (b) The commissioner may promulgate any regulations, pursuant to chapter 30A, necessary to implement this section.