S2566
An Act further regulating the Gloucester Fisheries Commission
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Bill overview
This bill further regulates the Gloucester Fisheries Commission, building upon the initial legislation that established the commission. It aims to refine the commission’s operations and potentially expand its authority related to fisheries management in Gloucester. The bill was enacted into law, Chapter 42 of the Acts of 2025, after passing through both the Senate and House of Representatives and being signed by the Governor.
Key provisions
- Refines the Gloucester Fisheries Commission’s operational procedures.
- Expands the commission’s authority regarding fisheries management.
- Updates the commission’s mandate to align with current fisheries challenges.
- Details reporting requirements for the commission.
Who is affected
- The Gloucester Fisheries Commission
- Fishermen in Gloucester, MA
- Commercial and recreational fisheries in Gloucester
- The residents of Gloucester
Notable changes
- This bill amends the original legislation establishing the Gloucester Fisheries Commission.
- It represents a subsequent phase of regulation and oversight for the commission.
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill S.2566 194th (Current)
An Act further regulating the Gloucester Fisheries Commission
Senate, July 28, 2025 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Tarr) for the Senate Bill establishing the Gloucester Fisheries Commission (Senate, No. 2507).
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Sponsor: Bruce E. Tarr
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Displaying 10 actions for Bill S.2566
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/28/2025 | Senate | New draft (Tarr) of S2507 |
| 7/28/2025 | Senate | Passed to be engrossed |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 10/6/2025 | House | Enacted |
| 10/6/2025 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 10/16/2025 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 42 of the Acts of 2025 |
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