H5563

Authorizing the town of Ayer to prohibit the use or sale of second-generation anti-coagulant rodenticides

Introduced·7/6/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5563 authorizes the town of Ayer to prohibit the use or sale of second-generation anti-coagulant rodenticides.

Massachusetts H5563 allows the town of Ayer to regulate the use or sale of second-generation anti-coagulant rodenticides through local bylaw or board of health regulation. This includes the power to prohibit such pesticides by licensed commercial applicators. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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 10

Joint

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