S.3093

Authorizing the town of Andover to prohibit the use of anticoagulant rodenticides by commercial pesticide applicators

Introduced·5/19/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S3093 authorizes Andover to ban anticoagulant rodenticides used by commercial pesticide applicators.

Massachusetts S3093 allows the town of Andover to regulate and potentially prohibit the use of first and second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides by commercial pesticide applicators. This measure aims to protect wildlife, pets, and people from non-target poisoning. The town can implement this through local bylaws or board of health regulations, overriding any conflicting state laws.

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Calendar

Jul 1

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Jul 22

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session

Jun 18

Joint

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

May 20

House

House concurred