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MA S59
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Fattman
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AI Summary
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Permits farm use on land within lot 9 at West Millbury Road and Eight Lots Road in Sutton, Massachusetts, pursuant to Article 97 of the state constitution and a recorded deed restriction
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Defines permitted farm use according to section 1A of chapter 128 of the General Laws (2022 Official Edition)
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Preserves existing farming limitations under zoning laws (Chapter 40A), public health regulations (Chapter 111, section 125A), and property restrictions (Chapter 243, section 6)
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Requires the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, in consultation with the Division of Fish and Wildlife, to establish implementation guidelines within 90 days of passage
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Takes effect immediately upon passage; similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session as Senate Docket No. 3160
Legislative Description
Relative to farming in the town of Sutton
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
10/2/2025