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Massachusetts cage-free egg law: what it requires and when (2026)

Massachusetts has a cage-free housing mandate in the tracker. Its effective date is 2022-01-01; the requirement covers sales of caged eggs in the state, regardless of origin.

Cage-free law in effect

Effective date: 2022-01-01

Questions about Massachusetts's cage-free egg law

Is Massachusetts cage-free yet?

Massachusetts has a cage-free housing mandate in the tracker. Its effective date is 2022-01-01.

When does Massachusetts's cage-free law take effect?

2022-01-01

What does Massachusetts's law cover?

The requirement covers sales of caged eggs in the state, regardless of origin.

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