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MA H137

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lindsay Sabadosa

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends MGL Chapter 128, Section 1a to expand the statutory definition of "agriculture" in Massachusetts
  • Adds "the growing and cultivation of both hemp and marijuana" to the list of activities classified as agriculture
  • Places hemp and marijuana cultivation alongside floricultural and horticultural commodities in the definition
  • Sponsored by Representative Lindsay N. Sabadosa (1st Hampshire) with 3 co-sponsors from Hampshire and Worcester districts
  • Filed January 9, 2025 for the 194th General Court (2025-2026 session)

Legislative Description

Clarifying the definition of agriculture

Last Action

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

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture2/27/2025

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