Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 68: An Act relative to lobstering closure mitigation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 68 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to lobstering closure mitigation. Primary sponsor: Patrick O'Connor (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 31, 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. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 68) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to lobster closure mitigation. Agriculture.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Brendan Crighton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Essex |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
“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 07/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred.
- Referred to the committee on Agriculture