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H5523

Authorizing the town of Sharon to prohibit the use of second-generation anticoagulants

Introduced·6/22/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5523 authorizes the town of Sharon to prohibit the use of second-generation anticoagulants.

Massachusetts H5523 allows the town of Sharon to prohibit the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides. This includes prohibiting the application of such pesticides by licensed commercial applicators, except when allowed by the Board of Health to address a public health condition. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jul 22

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

Jul 22

1:00 PM

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

Jul 22

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:15 AM in A-2 Hearing updated to New End Time

Jul 9

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2