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MA H131

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Kearney

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires the Massachusetts Department of Marine Fisheries to allow commercial lobster permit holders to fish year-round (12 months) in state waters
  • Applies to any person holding a commercial Commonwealth lobster permit
  • Defines state waters according to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS)
  • Overrides any conflicting state laws regarding seasonal restrictions on lobster fishing
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House No. 837 in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

To open the Massachusetts lobster fishery

Last Action

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

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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