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MA H4917
MA H4917Relative to a town-wide ban on the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs)
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to banning the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides in the town of Bedford. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill allows the Town of Bedford to enact an ordinance that prohibits or restricts the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs), which are a type of poison used to kill rodents. This ban would apply even to licensed commercial pest control professionals, with the exception that the town's Board of Health could permit their use if necessary to address a public health issue. The bill overrides any existing state laws that might otherwise prevent such a local ban.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing rescheduled to 03/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:15 AM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time (on 03/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4917 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4917.pdf |
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