Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H3345: An Act designating Blanding's turtle as the official turtle of the Commonwealth
Status: Failed, March 2, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
Chapter 2 of the General Laws as appearing the 2016 Official Edition is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following section:- Section 64. The Blanding's turtle shall be the official turtle or turtle emblem of the Commonwealth.
Sponsors
- Kate Hogan (D, 3rd Middlesex) · primary sponsor
- Steven Ultrino (D, 33rd Middlesex)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5166
- : Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Common questions
- What is H3345?
- H3345 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act designating Blanding's turtle as the official turtle of the Commonwealth.
- What is the status of H3345?
- Failed as of March 2, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5166 (March 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored H3345?
- Kate Hogan (D, 3rd Middlesex), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for H3345?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3345
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