Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3320: An Act designating the Black Swallowtail as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts official butterfly in honor of William P. Callahan III
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3320 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act designating the Black Swallowtail as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts official butterfly in honor of William P. Callahan III. Primary sponsor: Dan Donahue (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 2, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5168.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3320) of Daniel M. Donahue and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., for legislation to designating the Black Swallowtail as the official butterfly of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Donahue | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Worcester |
| Angelo Puppolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
“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 H5168
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight