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H5532

Authorizing the town of Groton to prohibit the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides

Introduced·6/24/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5532 authorizes the town of Groton to prohibit the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides.

Massachusetts H5532 allows the town of Groton to regulate the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides, including a potential prohibition. This act empowers the town to implement local bylaws or board of health regulations to manage these pesticides, which are defined in 333 C.M.R. 10.00. The bill takes effect immediately 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

Jul 31

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