An Act a petition that the town of Chelmsford be authorized to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides within said town
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5217↗ |
| 3/4/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 03/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:15 AM in 222 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 2/18/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 03/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in 222 |
| 2/17/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 03/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in 222 |
| 1/22/2026 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 1/20/2026 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsor |
|---|
| Simon Cataldo |
| Rodney M. Elliott |
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J21 | Accompanied | — |
Notwithstanding Chapter 132B of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the Town of Chelmsford may by By-Law prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides within the Town of Chelmsford, including the application of such pesticides by licensed commercial applicators as defined in 333 C. M. R. 100.00.
This act shall take effect upon its passage; or act in relation thereto.
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding Chapter 132B of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the Town of Chelmsford may by By-Law prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides within the Town of Chelmsford, including the application of such pesticides by licensed commercial applicators as defined in 333 C. M. R. 100.00. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage; or act in relation thereto.