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There are three bills before the Massachusetts State Legislature that concern Genetically Engineered foods. We need to contact our state legislators to show support for these bills NOW!

S. (Senate) 1789 or H. (House) 3385 - LIABILITY
This liability legislation would hold the biotechnology corporations (that are developing the technology) responsible for any adverse effects related to economic loss (including protections for farmers), human health (including antibiotic resistance), or the environment (including soil destruction and insect resistance).

This bill is in the Senate Committee on Science and Technology. Contact Senator Magnani (617-722-1640). It is also in the Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Contact Senator Pacheco (617-722-1551) and Rep. Koczera (617-722-2110).

H. 2207 - MORATORIUM
An Act To Amend The Agriculture and Markets Laws, In Relation To Genetically Modified Crops calls for a five-year ban on the planting of generically engineered crops in Mass. IT also directs the Department of Agriculture to set up a marketing plan for Massachusetts agriculture which emphasizes a GE-free policy.

This bill is in the Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture. Contact Senator Pacheco (617-722-1551) and Rep. Koczera (617-722-2110).

H. 3252 - LABELING
This bill would require genetically engineered food to be labeled at the state level. This would force food manufacturers to label any products that contain genetically engineered ingredients.

This bill is in currently in the Committee on Commerce and Labor, Contact Senator Lynch at 617-722-1150