Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2331: An Act defining agritourism
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2331 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act defining agritourism. Primary sponsor: Edward J. Kennedy. It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 1, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2331) of Edward J. Kennedy and James C. Arena-DeRosa for legislation to define agritourism. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward J. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| David DeCoste | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development