H4266
An Act authorizing the city of Lowell to prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the city of Lowell, Massachusetts, to regulate or prohibit the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides. These chemicals are known to pose risks to wildlife, including pets and birds of prey, as they can cause secondary poisoning when animals consume rodents treated with the poison. The city aims to protect its local ecosystem by limiting the use of these potentially harmful rodent control methods.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the city of Lowell to regulate second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides.
- Allows Lowell to prohibit the application of these rodenticides.
- The regulation or prohibition is subject to approval by the city council.
- The goal is to protect local wildlife from harm.
- The bill addresses concerns about secondary poisoning.
Who is affected
- City of Lowell residents
- Wildlife in Lowell
- Businesses and individuals using rodent control products in Lowell
Notable changes
- Creates a local authority for regulating rodenticide use.
- Potentially restricts a common method of rodent control.
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Rodney M. Elliott
Tara T. Hong
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Bill H.4266 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the city of Lowell to prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides
By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4266) of Vanna Howard and others (with the approval of the city council) that the city of Lowell be authorized to further regulate the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides in said city. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Vanna Howard City/Town: Lowell (Local Approval Required)
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4266
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/14/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 7/21/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/27/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 1/20/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5217 |
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