Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 137: An Act clarifying the definition of agriculture
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 137 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act clarifying the definition of agriculture. Primary sponsor: Lindsay Sabadosa (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5242 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 137) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to the definition of agriculture. Agriculture.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Homar Gomez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Hampshire |
| David LeBoeuf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Worcester |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5242 (under House Rule 27)
- Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
- Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Agriculture