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H3345Introduced in the House

Designating Blanding's turtle as the official turtle of the Commonwealth

Introduced

Introduced by Kate Hogan, District 03-MID

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to designate the blanding turtle as the official turtle or turtle emblem of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5166

March 2, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

  4. Accompanied a study order, see H5166

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