Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 573: An Act to protect and preserve the northern right whale and other resident endangered whale and sea turtle species
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 573 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to protect and preserve the northern right whale and other resident endangered whale and sea turtle species. Primary sponsor: Sal DiDomenico (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (November 3, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see S2687.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. DiDomenico (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 573) of Richard Maximus Strahan, for legislation to protect and preserve the northern right whale and other resident endangered whale and sea turtle species. Environment and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal DiDomenico | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Richard Maximus Strahan | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 S2687
- 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