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

H 5266: An Act to end the taking of horseshoe crabs for bait

In committee Last action March 19, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Plain-language summary

H 5266 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to end the taking of horseshoe crabs for bait. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. 15 co-sponsors.