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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
Relative to the use of chlorpyrifos in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to ban the distribution, sale, and use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos in Massachusetts after December 31, 2024, except for licensed research purposes or where there is no viable alternative. The bill also establishes a task force to study the use of chlorpyrifos in non-agricultural settings, such as on golf courses, turf, greenhouses, and for mosquito control, and to make policy recommendations based on the findings. The task force will consider the ecological and human health impacts of these applications and investigate alternative pest control methods.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4668 (on 05/23/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H821 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H821.pdf |
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