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MA S498

MA S498
To restrict the use of pesticides around children


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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