H4172
An Act authorizing the town of Provincetown to prohibit use or sale of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Provincetown, Massachusetts, to prohibit the use and sale of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides. These chemicals, commonly used to control rodents, pose a risk to wildlife and people through secondary poisoning when animals that consume treated rodents are harmed. The bill aims to protect the local ecosystem and public health by restricting the availability of these specific rodenticides within the town.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Provincetown to prohibit the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides.
- The prohibition applies to both the sale and use of these chemicals.
- The authorization is based on local approval from the town of Provincetown.
- The bill addresses concerns about the potential harm to wildlife and humans.
- It focuses specifically on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides.
Who is affected
- Town of Provincetown, Massachusetts
- Residents of Provincetown
- Rodent control professionals in Provincetown
- Wildlife in Provincetown
- Retailers selling rodenticides in Provincetown
Notable changes
- This bill establishes a local control over the use of a specific type of rodenticide.
- It builds upon similar legislation in Arlington, Massachusetts, which previously addressed this issue.
- The bill targets second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, which are considered more harmful than older formulations.
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Bill H.4172 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Provincetown to prohibit use or sale of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides
By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4172) of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) that the town of Provincetown be authorized to prohibit use or sale of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenters: Hadley Luddy , Julian Cyr City/Town: Provincetown (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4172
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/29/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 6/2/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/16/2025 | 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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