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H 4972 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act a petition that the town of Chelmsford be authorized to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides within said town

Summary
By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4972) of Simon Cataldo and Rodney M. Elliott (by vote of the town) that the town of Chelmsford be authorized to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides within said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, which harm wildlife and ecosystems, aligning with environmental protection goals under Environment and Natural Resources subject.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026 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
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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