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SD 2852

An Act designating bar pizza as the official pizza of the Commonwealth

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Brady and 1 co-sponsor

Designates bar pizza as the official pizza of the Commonwealth, defining it by a thin crust, 10-inch pan, edge-to-edge cheese, tied to the South Shore style.

House concurred
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Bill Summary · SD 2852

Summary: Senate Bill 2852 – An Act designating bar pizza as the official pizza of the Commonwealth

Overview

Senate Bill 2852 proposes to designate a specific regional style of pizza—“bar pizza”—as the official pizza of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The bill would insert a new section into Chapter 2 of the General Laws to formalize this designation. Bar pizza is defined by specific characteristics and a strong association with the South Shore region.

  • Bill number: SD 2852 (Senate docket No. 2852)
  • Title: An Act designating bar pizza as the official pizza of the Commonwealth
  • Introduced: May 1, 2025
  • Status: House concurred
  • Primary sponsor: Mr. Michael D. Brady (and co-petitioner Bridget Plouffe)

Key provisions

  • Amends Chapter 2 of the General Laws by inserting a new section (Section 65).
  • Official designation: Bar pizza shall be the official pizza of the Commonwealth.
  • Definition of bar pizza (as included in the bill):
    • Thin, crispy crust
    • 10-inch pan size
    • Edge-to-edge cheese
    • A unique preparation style associated with the South Shore region of Massachusetts
  • The language is a declaratory, symbolic designation; the bill does not appear to create new regulatory requirements, funding, or specific implementation duties beyond the designation itself.

Who/what is affected

  • Statewide impact: The designation applies across the Commonwealth, signaling an official status for bar pizza.
  • Economic/cultural impact: Pizzerias and food establishments that prepare bar pizza (especially those in or aligned with the South Shore tradition) may reference the designation in marketing; state tourism or cultural promotion entities might include bar pizza in promotional materials.
  • Geographic focus: The bill highlights the South Shore regional preparation style as the basis for the official designation.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Rules referral: Initially referred to the Rules of the two branches (concurrent) on May 1, 2025.
  • Committee action: On June 5, 2025, the Rules were suspended and the bill referred to the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
  • Floor action: As of July 7, 2025, the House concurred with the bill.
  • Current status: The bill has achieved House concurrence; no accompanying fiscal impact or regulatory regime is specified in the text.

Notes

  • The text provides a clear, defined scope for “bar pizza” and links the designation to a specific regional style.
  • There is no stated effective date or funding mechanism; the bill substitutes a symbolic designation rather than creating new regulatory duties.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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