Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 551: An Act prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 551 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products. Primary sponsor: Cynthia Creem (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 9, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see S3153.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 551) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the sale of newly farmed fur products. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Creem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Middlesex |
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Lydia Edwards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Suffolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Dylan Fernandes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Angelo Puppolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| John Velis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden and Hampshire |
“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 new draft, see S3153
- Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources