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

HD 5474: An Act designating asparagus as the official vegetable of the Commonwealth

In committee Last action January 20, 2026: Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Plain-language summary

HD 5474 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on December 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act designating asparagus as the official vegetable of the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Homar Gomez (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Homar Gomez (Democratic). 14 co-sponsors.