Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 59: An Act relative to farming in the town of Sutton
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 59 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to farming in the town of Sutton. Primary sponsor: Ryan Fattman (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 2, 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. Fattman (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 59) of Normand R. Champigny, and Joseph D. McKenna for legislations relative to the right to farm. Agriculture.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fattman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Normand R. Champigny | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
“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
- Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
- Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred.
- Referred to the committee on Agriculture