H4422
An Act prohibiting the aquaculture of any species of octopus for the purpose of human consumption
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits the raising and farming of octopuses with the intention of selling them for human consumption. The goal is to prevent the development of octopus aquaculture in Massachusetts. It focuses specifically on the practice of farming octopuses rather than the consumption of octopus itself. This legislation aims to protect octopus populations and ecosystems.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the aquaculture of any species of octopus.
- The prohibition applies to the purpose of human consumption.
- The bill is sponsored by the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries.
- The bill was reported favorably by the House Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Aquaculture businesses
- Farmers and ranchers
- Octopus species
- Massachusetts residents
- The seafood industry
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
Cosponsors
Christopher Hendricks
Natalie M. Higgins
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Bill H.4422 194th (Current)
An Act prohibiting the aquaculture of any species of octopus for the purpose of human consumption
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4422
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries |
| 9/8/2025 | House | New draft of H127 |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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