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MA H2545

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Stanley

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Department of Public Health required to implement a food labeling program for commercially caught, landed, and sold saltwater fish
  • Covered fish species include tuna, mackerel, swordfish, grouper, striped bass, and bluefish
  • Labels must provide consumers with safety information and risk factors based on toxin levels in the fish
  • Labels must specifically address health hazards for young children, women of child-bearing age, and pregnant women
  • Similar legislation was filed in the previous session (House No. 2276, 2023-2024)

Legislative Description

Relative to food labeling

Last Action

Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:35 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

9/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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