H4191

Authorizing the town of Wellfleet to enact a pesticide reduction bylaw

Introduced·6/4/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4191 authorizes Wellfleet to enact a bylaw reducing pesticide use to protect public health and the environment.

Massachusetts H4191 authorizes the town of Wellfleet to enact a pesticide reduction bylaw. The bylaw aims to reduce toxic pesticide use on public and private property to promote a healthy environment and protect the public from pesticide hazards. It emphasizes sustainable land and building management practices, including non-chemical pest prevention and management. The bylaw prohibits the use of pesticides not on the Allowed Material List, which includes non-synthetic materials and certain synthetic materials for turf use.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Oct 27, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5307

Oct 16, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/27/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

Jun 5, 2025

Senate

Senate concurred