Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H131 — An Act to open the Massachusetts lobster fishery

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill opens the Massachusetts lobster fishery.

The bill allows for the reopening of the lobster fishery in Massachusetts. This change aims to support the fishing industry in the region.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families reliant on the fishing industry might see an increase in economic opportunities as the lobster fishery reopens.
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  • Small Business: Local fishing businesses may be able to resume lobster harvesting, contributing to their livelihoods.

Summary

An Act to open the Massachusetts lobster fishery

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H131 do?
An Act to open the Massachusetts lobster fishery
Who sponsors H131?
H131 is sponsored by Patrick Joseph Kearney (Democrat).
What is the current status of H131?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H131?
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