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MA S540
Empowering towns and cities to protect residents and the environment from harmful pesticides
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to empower towns and cities to protect residents and the environment from harmful pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill empowers towns and cities in Massachusetts to adopt ordinances and bylaws that regulate, restrict, or prohibit the use, application, and disposal of pesticides within their jurisdictions, provided these local measures are more stringent than the state's existing pesticide regulations under Chapter 132B of the General Laws. The bill specifies that the authority granted to municipalities does not extend to the transportation of pesticides.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (12)
Susan Moran (D)*,
Jo Comerford (D),
John Cronin (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2729 (on 04/16/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S540 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S540.pdf |
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