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MA S70

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Oliveira

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends MGL Chapter 128, Section 1a to explicitly include "the growing and cultivation of both hemp and marijuana" in the statutory definition of agriculture
  • Adds hemp and marijuana cultivation alongside existing categories of floricultural and horticultural commodities
  • Sponsored by Senator Jacob R. Oliveira representing the Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester district
  • Similar legislation (House No. 94) was filed in the previous 2023-2024 legislative session
  • Filed January 13, 2025 as part of the 194th General Court (2025-2026)

Legislative Description

Clarifying the definition of agriculture

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2806

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture2/27/2025

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