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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the use of chlorpyrifos in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to ban the distribution, sale, or use of chlorpyrifos, a broad-spectrum pesticide, in Massachusetts for agricultural purposes after December 31, 2022, unless the user has a license for research or a permit due to the lack of a viable alternative. The bill also establishes a task force to study the impact of using chlorpyrifos in non-agricultural settings, such as golf courses, greenhouses, and mosquito control, and to make policy recommendations based on its findings. The task force is required to submit its recommendations to the governor and legislative committees by December 31, 2022.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (9)
Ken Gordon (D)*,
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5041 (on 08/29/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H936 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H936.pdf |
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