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MA H 898

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An Act to end the taking of horseshoe crabs for bait

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

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Did MA H 898 pass?

Not yet. MA H 898 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-19): Accompanied a new draft, see H5266

What is MA H 898 about?

By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 898) of Michelle L. Badger relative to the use of horseshoe crabs for bait. Environment and Natural Resources.

Who sponsors MA H 898?

Michelle L. Badger is the primary sponsor of MA H 898, joined by 14 cosponsors.

Description

By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 898) of Michelle L. Badger relative to the use of horseshoe crabs for bait. Environment and Natural Resources.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-19 — Accompanied a new draft, see H5266
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Michelle L. Badgerprimary
  • Patrick M. O'Connorcosponsor
  • Jay D. Livingstonecosponsor
  • David T. Vieiracosponsor
  • Margaret R. Scarsdalecosponsor
  • Tram T. Nguyencosponsor
  • Joanne M. Comerfordcosponsor
  • Vanna Howardcosponsor
  • John Francis Morancosponsor
  • Kristin E. Kassnercosponsor
  • James C. Arena-DeRosacosponsor
  • Carmine Lawrence Gentilecosponsor
  • Jessica Ann Gianninocosponsor
  • Lindsay N. Sabadosacosponsor
  • Marjorie C. Deckercosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-19

    Accompanied a new draft, see H5266

  2. 2026-01-20

    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  3. 2025-10-10

    Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  4. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  5. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H898

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