A bill, filed by Rep. James Cantwell of Marshfield and signed by Gov. Deval Patrick on Monday, would create a commission to consider ways to brand seafood caught in Massachusetts.

The commission would also consider whether a state marketing program for commercial fishing businesses would stabilize the industry.

The 13 commission members will be chosen from among the Legislature, state agencies and industry groups.

Fishermen hope that labeling seafood as a local product could attract more local customers.

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