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MA H766

Relative to the control of tick-borne illness


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to control tick-borne illness by establishment of a state reclamation, mosquito and tick control board. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill aims to control tick-borne illness by establishing a state reclamation, mosquito and tick control board. The key provisions include: expanding the existing state reclamation and mosquito control board to include tick control, allowing the board to investigate integrated pest management techniques for tick-borne disease protection, and renaming the Mosquito and Greenhead Fly Control Fund to the Mosquito, Greenhead Fly and Tick Control Fund. The bill also allows the state board to implement these techniques in cities and towns upon request. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2020.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5073 (on 10/29/2020)

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