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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Julian Cyr

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act establishing the official marine invertebrate of the Commonwealth.

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PETITION OF:

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 148        FILED ON: 1/8/2025

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act establishing the official marine invertebrate of the Commonwealth.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Chapter 2 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 64 the following section:- 

Section 65. The Atlantic Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus) shall be the official marine invertebrate of the Commonwealth.