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MA H 137

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An Act clarifying the definition of agriculture

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 137 pass?

Not yet. MA H 137 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-16): Accompanied a study order, see H5242 (under House Rule 27)

What is MA H 137 about?

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 137) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to the definition of agriculture. Agriculture.

Who sponsors MA H 137?

Lindsay N. Sabadosa is the primary sponsor of MA H 137, joined by 3 cosponsors.

Description

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 137) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to the definition of agriculture. Agriculture.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-16 — Accompanied a study order, see H5242 (under House Rule 27)
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Lindsay N. Sabadosaprimary
  • Homar Gómezcosponsor
  • David Henry Argosky LeBoeufcosponsor
  • Jacob R. Oliveiracosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-16

    Accompanied a study order, see H5242 (under House Rule 27)

  2. 2025-06-27

    Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries

  3. 2025-04-30

    Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

  4. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  5. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Agriculture

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H137

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