An Act establishing the official marine invertebrate of the Commonwealth
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries |
| 4/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred. |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Agriculture |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J45 | Favorable | 1 entries |
Chapter 2 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 64 the following section:-
The Atlantic Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus) shall be the official marine invertebrate of the Commonwealth.
Chapter 2 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 64 the following section:- Section 65. The Atlantic Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus) shall be the official marine invertebrate of the Commonwealth.