Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 1872: An Act relative to urban farmland
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HD 1872 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to urban farmland. Primary sponsor: Pat Duffy (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Senate concurred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 121) of Patricia A. Duffy and others relative to the conversion of vacant lots to farms, community gardens, and other agricultural enterprises in environmental justice populations OR relative to urban farmland. Agriculture.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Duffy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Hampden |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Mindy Domb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Hampshire |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carlos González | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Hampden |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Steve Ultrino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33rd Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th 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
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Agriculture