Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3345: An Act designating Blanding's turtle as the official turtle of the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3345 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act designating Blanding's turtle as the official turtle of the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Kate Hogan (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 2, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5166.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3345) of Kate Hogan for legislation to designate the blanding turtle as the official turtle or turtle emblem of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Hogan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Middlesex |
| Steve Ultrino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33rd Middlesex |
“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 H5166
- Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight