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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/07/2022
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to restrict the use of certain pesticides around children. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to restrict the use of certain pesticides around areas where children are present, such as child care centers, facilities of the Department of Children and Families, juvenile courts, Department of Youth Services facilities, and sports fields for youth teams. The bill expands the existing law to apply not only to schools, but also to properties within 150 feet of these child-centered locations, including abutting properties. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the restrictions apply regardless of who hires a party to apply the pesticides, whether it's a public or private property owner, a management company, or any other entity.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S498 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S498.pdf |
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