An Act relative to agricultural crop and property destruction
This bill amends Massachusetts law to clarify liability for damaging agricultural property. It directly affects farmers whose crops or property are damaged and individuals operating off-highway vehicles or removing property without permission. The key change makes it legally liable for anyone who damages crops or agricultural property (including devices) through improper vehicle use or without the owner's permission. Owners can now seek compensation through civil court for these specific violations. The amendment updates existing law to explicitly include damage caused by vehicles or devices on agricultural land.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 16, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 27, 2025
Committee
Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
legislature
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Agriculture
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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