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H 4571 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act authorizing the town of Arlington to prohibit use of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides by commercial pesticide applicators

Summary
By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4571) of Sean Garballey and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to prohibit use of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides by commercial pesticide applicators in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prohibits toxic rodenticides (known to harm wildlife and ecosystems), reducing environmental pollution and protecting natural resources per Environment and Natural Resources classification.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Sep 2025
Senate Passage
Oct 2025
Governor
Introduced Sep 29, 2025 Last action Mar 12, 2026
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Oct 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Sep 29, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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