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H5475

Authorizing the city of Holyoke to prohibit use of SGARs

Introduced·6/4/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5475 authorizes the city of Holyoke to prohibit the use of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides.

Massachusetts H5475 allows the city of Holyoke to regulate the use of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides, including prohibiting their use by licensed commercial applicators. This act overrides conflicting state laws and takes effect immediately upon passage. The Mayor and City Council can approve amendments within the scope of the bill's objectives.

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Current
Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jul 1

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Aug 4

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Jun 18

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1

Jun 8

Senate

Senate concurred