Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 70: An Act clarifying the definition of agriculture
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 70 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act clarifying the definition of agriculture. Primary sponsor: Jake Oliveira (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see S2806.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 70) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to include the growing and cultivation of both hemp and marijuana in the definition of agriculture. Agriculture.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oliveira | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and 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
- Accompanied a study order, see S2806
- 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