Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

H 4422: An Act prohibiting the aquaculture of any species of octopus for the purpose of human consumption

In committee Last action September 8, 2025: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Plain-language summary

H 4422 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on September 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act prohibiting the aquaculture of any species of octopus for the purpose of human consumption. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 8, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries. 2 co-sponsors.